Contact:
Harztor Municipality
Near the Bere Bridge is the information pavilion, which also provides information about the nature reserve. The fire salamander bench is a real favorite—people of all ages take souvenir photos here or post them right away. The “Tanzteich” sinkhole is another place steeped in legend.
Amid goat caves, old gypsum caves, spoil heaps, quarries, and tunnels, as well as the ruins of the copper smelter, you’ll hike right through a convergence of nature, geology, and history. At the top, the view opens up to one of the most impressive panoramas of Niedersachswerfe’s local mountain, the Mühlberg—a contrast that makes the trail truly unique. Once you reach the top, a covered rest area along the trail offers a chance to take a break.
There are also two protected archaeological sites along the trail:
- the Facius Trench, a hillfort
- the stone cross at Regensborn
Both of these examples clearly show how deeply this trail is rooted in the region’s cultural memory. The lookout on the southern slope of the Mühlberg also offers a great view.
The Fire Salamander Trail offers the South Harz at its best—authentic, intense, and outstanding. An unforgettable experience of nature and history. Well-marked and equipped with many informational signs.
Text and photos: Tim Schäfer, Niedersachswerfen