Health Resort with a Therapeutic Climate and Nature Trails
A Naturally Healthy Vacation in Bad Sachsa
Bad Sachsa is not only an idyllic spa town on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, but also a paradise for anyone on vacation in Bad Sachsa . As a state-recognized health resort with a therapeutic climate, Bad Sachsa offers ideal conditions for a healthy and rejuvenating stay in a mild, invigorating climate. The therapeutic climate in Bad Sachsa has a particularly positive effect on the cardiovascular system and the respiratory tract—perfect for a therapeutic stay in Bad Sachsa or a rejuvenating health vacation.
A vacation in Bad Sachsa is more than just relaxation—it’s an active step toward better health, set against a unique natural backdrop and the healing climate of the southern Harz Mountains.
Hiking on the Terrainkurwege Trails in Bad Sachsa
A key element of the health program is therapeutic walking. This gentle yet effective form of exercise is suitable for everyone and is easy on the body. Just give it a try—discover Bad Sachsa and the Southern Harz on the ten therapeutic walking trails, and gradually boost your sense of well-being as you hike through the Southern Harz. Nine of these routes start and end in the idyllic Vitalpark; another (Route 6) begins and ends in the Steina district. All trails were designed according to medical criteria and offer varying levels of difficulty—from a relaxed loop to a physically challenging route.
An Overview of the Terrain Therapy Trails
Schmelzteich Route
Terrainkurweg 1
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: 15–20 min
- ROUTE 1 .0 km
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- ELEVATION 9 m
- AVERAGE HEART RATE 85–90
- INTENSITY 55–60%
Westertal Meadow
Terrainkurweg 2
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: 40–50 min
- ROUTE 2 .5 km
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- ELEVATION GAIN 44 m
- AVERAGE HEART RATE 95–100
- INTENSITY 50–66%
Forest Nature Trail Loop
Terrainkurweg 3
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: 50–60 min
- ROUTE 2 .2 km
- DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate
- ELEVATION GAIN 42 m
- Average Heart Rate 105–110
- INTENSITY 65–70%
Kantorwiese
Terrainkurweg 4
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: 60–70 min
- ROUTE: 4 .5 km
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: moderate
- ELEVATION GAIN 105 m
- Average Heart Rate 105–110
- INTENSITY 65–70%
Kanzelsteig Trail
Terrainkurweg 5
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: about 90 min
- ROUTE: 3 .7 km
- DIFFICULTY: Medium
- ELEVATION GAIN 195 m
- Average Heart Rate 105–110
- INTENSITY 65–70%
Short Rock Hiking Trail
Terrainkurweg 6
- STARTING POINT: OT Steina
- WALKING TIME: about 90 min
- ROUTE 5 .0 km
- DIFFICULTY: Medium
- ELEVATION GAIN 65 m
- Average Heart Rate 105–110
- INTENSITY 65–70%
Katzental Route
Terrainkurweg 7
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: approximately 160 min
- ROUTE 7 .0 km
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL hard
- ELEVATION GAIN 150 m
- AVERAGE HEART RATE 100–105
- INTENSITY 65–70%
Lieselstieg
Terrainkurweg 8
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: about 90 min
- ROUTE 4 .2 km
- DIFFICULTY: Medium
- ELEVATION GAIN 148 m
- Average Heart Rate 105–110
- INTENSITY 70–75%
Haiplatz Hut
Terrainkurweg 9
- STARTING POINT Vitalpark
- WALKING TIME: about 100 min
- ROUTE 4 .3 km
- DIFFICULTY: moderate to difficult
- ELEVATION GAIN 148 m
- AVERAGE HEART RATE 106-110
- INTENSITY 70–75%
- Guided Hikes in a Healing Climate
Dates for 2026:
13.05. | June 3 | July 15 | August 5 | September 9 | 2:00 p.m. each day
Register by 12:00 p.m. the day before at the Bad Sachsa Tourist Information Office:
Tel: 05523 474990
Email: info@bad-sachsa.de
Cost: €6 without a guest card, €5 with a guest card; children are free
Minimum number of participants: 4 adults; maximum: 10 people
Wellness in Bad Sachsa
After an active day, treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment and recharge your batteries. Whether a day spa, a day at Salztal Paradies or forest bathing in nature—in Bad Sachsa, you can pamper yourself, your mind, and your body.
