26K views · 761 reactions | In 1539, 133 witches were burned in Quedlinburg, and since then, tales of witchcraft have haunted the area. Every year on Walpurgis Night, legend has it that witches meet in the Harz Mountains for a bonfire to cast spells. We hiked along the Harzer Hexen Stieg, a 100-kilometer trail through the remote, spooky parts of the Harz Mountains, to see if we could find any traces of these dark legends. Happy Halloween! | Thruhikers | Facebook

What could be more beautiful winter than a winter trip through the Harz by steam train? Have any of you ever traveled on the narrow-gauge railway through Germany’s northern highlands? 🎥 instagram.com/evolumina | DW Travel

3.1K views · 62 reactions | Experience the magic of winter in Germany’s Harz Mountains by rail. Journey through snow-covered pine forests and charming medieval towns as the train winds its way toward the Brocken, the region’s highest peak. It’s like traveling through a living fairytale. Make this your next adventure: https://www.vacationsbyrail.com/tours/harz-mountains-christmas-markets/#HZM26 | Vacations By Rail | Facebook