World Heritage in the Harz

Glückauf and welcome to the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz!

The Harz has a very special treasure of human achievement for you to explore: the UNESCO World Heritage Mines of Rammelsberg, the Historic Town Goslar and the Upper Harz Water Management System (in short: UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz). 

The Harz used to be one of the most important mining regions in Europe. Today you can visit former mines, exciting museums and old mining towns on more than 200 km². During numerous hikes you can discover the wonderful Harz landscape for yourself. Or get to know the impressive Upper Harz Water Management System on a guided tour: you can find out here why the old ponds, water ditches and watercourses were needed for mining. 

The app shows you all the sights and tours of the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz at a glance. You can plan your excursions individually and let yourself be navigated from one destination to the next. As a mobile companion, the app reliably guides you through the world heritage site on exciting themed trails, audio guide tours and hikes with great views. On foot, by bike, motorbike or by car - there is a suitable tour for everyone. Whether above or below ground, on your own or with a guided tour - in the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz you can experience 3000 years of mining history up close and all in the midst of breathtaking mountain 
landscapes! 

Enjoy your visit to the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz! 
 
Tour search​
Whether on foot, by bicycle/e-bike, motorbike or by car. Here you will find a diverse selection of tours through the World Heritage in the Harz. 

Tour planner​
Your own route through the World Heritage? No problem. Individual tours can be planned with the tour planner. 

Destinations​
What sights does the World Heritage in the Harz has to offer? From Goslar to Walkenried you will find great excursion destinations at a glance. 

Events​
Guided tours, concerts, readings, lectures - with the app you are always informed about current events in the World Heritage. 

Challenges​
Set yourself special challenges together with the community and collect digital stamps on different topics. 

Offline use​
Pro/Pro+ users can save all existing maps, tour plans and tour descriptions for offline use. 

Tracks​
Your own tours can be recorded including duration, distance, altitude and altitude profile. 

Navigation​
A navigation function with voice output is available for all tours.

Apple Health:
When you record a cycling, hiking, walking or running track you are able to save work outs to Apple Health. Data from HealthKit will not be used for marketing or promotional purposes.