The mountain meadow nature trail around Benneckenstein is a family- and stroller-friendly themed circular trail with information stations about mountain meadows, Harz plants, animals and meadow herbs.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Benneckenstein.
Geographical Location
Benneckenstein is located in the upper Rappbode Valley at an altitude of about 540 to 560 metres above sea level, between meadows, valleys and forests and near the borders with Lower Saxony and Thuringia.
Nature and Trails
The local hiking trail network in Benneckenstein includes nature and adventure trails, medicinal herb trails and mountain meadow nature trails.
Culture and History
The slate-clad Protestant Church of St. Laurentius stands in the centre of Benneckenstein.
Benneckenstein has exhibition facilities featuring historic vehicles and everyday objects. Materials on local customs and traditions, cultural history, community life and traditional crafts are also presented there.
Benneckenstein, St. Laurentius is also located in the immediate vicinity of Benneckenstein.
Surroundings
The surrounding area of Benneckenstein is home to the ruins of Königsburg, Hohenstein Castle and Heinrichsburg, as well as Kuckuck, Stöberhai, Hohnekamm and Achtermannshöhe.
Getting Around
Steam train journeys can be started directly from Benneckenstein; Brocken, Wernigerode and Nordhausen are named as destinations that can be reached.
Benneckenstein has a station on the Harz Narrow-Gauge Railways, with connections on the Harzquerbahn between Nordhausen and Wernigerode. The station is about one kilometre north of the centre.
Winter
Winter activities in Benneckenstein include tobogganing, skiing, ski jumping and cross-country skiing on trails around the town.
Once the choice of location has been made, you can continue your search for holiday accommodation in Benneckenstein directly.
