Clausthal-Zellerfeld: Upper Harz’ ponds and coral reefs

Clausthal-Zellerfeld: Upper Harz’ ponds and coral reefs

When temperatures go up to 30 degrees centrigrade cooling is desired. The many lakes close to Clausthal-Zellerfeld are a popular destination. They are called the „Oberharzer Teiche“. But did you also hear about the Harzer coral reef at the Hutthaler Graben? Well, the Harz is always good for a surprise. It only takes some fantasie and suddenly the red osier

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Großer Knollen: So close to paradise!

Großer Knollen: So close to paradise!

This saturday we are starting a hike around Scharzfeld. On our list are the Steinkirche on top of the Steinberg, der Große Knollen, the Einhornhöhle and the ruins of the castle Scharzfeld. With about 17km and 600 metres difference in altitude the tour is quite challenging and long. Unfortunately en route a hyetal region upset our plans, so that we

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At the Siebertal: fir needles falling softly on the ground

At the Siebertal: fir needles falling softly on the ground

It is Christmas again? Fir needles falling softly on the ground in the Upper Harz. I already knew that the tree-population at the Western Harz is endangered. But I did not realize how bad it really is. What is going on? Are we going to lose our forests? On the way fortunately we do not only meet death. Puppets, birds

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