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Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg

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Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg

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Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg

05:29

19.0km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.63 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.10 km

Ilse Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The path always goes along the roaring Ilse. Very nice.

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4.28 km

Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley)

Highlight • Trail

Nature lovers should definitely prefer the hiking trail along the Ilse to the gravel road. The stony path is easy to walk when the brook splashes, surrounded by trees and rocks.

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4.38 km

Wooden bridge over the Ilse

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can switch from Heinrich-Heine-Weg to the quieter side of the Ilse

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4.76 km

Lower Ilse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Ilsetal is always worth a trip, regardless of the season.

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8.86 km

Scharfenstein Rest Hut (HWN 002)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

First-hand information in the middle of the national park. - Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Arrival and accessibility:
The Scharfenstein ranger station cannot be reached by car.

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9.65 km

View from Scharfenstein summit

Highlight • Summit

Best view of the Brocken and the Eckerstaussee. The meadow with the foundations of the old cattle shed and the Frickenplatz with a ranger station can also be seen.
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15.7 km

Ilse Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridges over the Ilse are always a highlight and popular photo opportunity.

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15.9 km

Heinrich Heine Trail (Heinrich-Heine-Weg) along the River Ilse

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful valley with admirable nature - we could see dippers, brown trout and, when it rains, numerous fire salamanders. Several seating areas along the river invite you to take a break.

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17.4 km

Nagelhüttenteich

Lake

19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

3.82 km

3.15 km

1.62 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.26 km

3.22 km

462 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley) – Lower Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg

Ilse Valley

Heinrich Heine Trail (Ilse Valley)

Wooden bridge over the Ilse

Lower Ilse Falls

Scharfenstein Rest Hut (HWN 002)

View from Scharfenstein summit

Ilse Footbridge

Heinrich Heine Trail (Heinrich-Heine-Weg) along the River Ilse

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