Bad Grund

The unified municipality of Bad Grund is located in the western Harz Mountains in the district of Göttingen in a romantic, south-facing and idyllic valley idyllic valley, surrounded by deciduous and coniferous forests. Geographically, it is located the oldest of the Upper Harz mining towns on the western edge of the Harz with Clausthal-Zellerfeld to the east, Seesen to the west and Osterode to the south. Well known Bad Grund in the Harz Mountains is primarily known for its healing caves for respiratory respiratory diseases and has been a state-recognised climatic health resort since 2009. recognised climatic health resort.

Healing gallery and climatic health resort

Inside the Iberg, more precisely in the iron gallery, both holidaymakers both holidaymakers and spa guests are very welcome. Extensive According to extensive research, the air conditions here are unique and which are particularly beneficial for people with respiratory diseases. These thanks to the constant air conditions of 9 degrees Celsius and a humidity humidity of almost 100 % and absolutely pollen-free breathing air breathe freely.

The Iberg limestone massif was formed more than 360 million years ago in the Upper Devonian period to the north of today's mountain town. The iron ores iron ores deposited in it were demonstrably mined from the 15th century until 1885. The iron cave used today for used today for therapeutic purposes.

It was first used for therapeutic purposes in the 1980s therapeutic purposes as part of a trial phase, after the successful successful completion in 1989, it was finally extended to its current state. to its current state. In 2009, the spa was finally certified as a state-recognised health resort, and after many years of effort, the cave therapy has now also been able to establish itself as a contractually regulated health insurance companies.

Nature, active holidays and relaxation

Therapy in the Heilstollen is often combined with a combined with a climatic health cure. A total of four certified hiking trails around Bad Grund, consisting of different levels of difficulty levels of difficulty with varied and interesting views along the way. along the way.

The area surrounding the mountain town has a lot to offer of the mountain town has a lot to offer. There are numerous signposted trails for trails for hikers, mountain bikers, Nordic walkers and cross-country skiers, which are equally fun and also have a beneficial effect on health and well-being. health and well-being. In addition to the well-signposted network of trails, there are also rustic restaurants and the views of Bad Grund in the valley are sure to win the hearts of nature Bad Grund in the valley are sure to make the hearts of nature lovers and hikers beat faster. Well known is the König-Hübich-Route as a horizontal and legendary trail that leads around Bad Grund around Bad Grund and is particularly suitable for families due to its stories of the is particularly suitable for families.

Excursion destinations and sights

One of the most popular excursion destinations in and around Bad Grund is the Cave Experience Centre - Iberg Stalactite Cave, which combines natural history, caves and archaeology. archaeology. At the centre of the cave is a 350 million year old coral reef coral reef, which was formed by the shifting of continental plates in what is now into what is now the Harz Mountains. The mighty sinter cascades and and stalactites of the Iberg stalactite cave are absolutely worth seeing and make the underground the underground world a very special experience. The visit is complemented by exciting insights into the formation of the Iberg and archaeological exhibitions archaeological exhibitions, the 3000-year-old finds, a replica of the cave tomb and the sensational cave tomb and the sensational research results.

Also worth seeing is the WeltWald Harz above Bad Grund, which is an arboretum centred around the legendary around the legendary coral rock Hübichenstein coral rock. The diversity of nature in the Harz Mountains can be observed particularly well here. can be observed particularly well here. The mixture of several thousand plants and trees from all over the world from all over the world, a unique forest has been created here. The trees and shrubs grow in and plant communities similar to those found in their original home regions. native regions. The entire area is home to a total of around 600 different tree species, the origins of which are explained on the numerous explained in detail on the numerous information boards along the hiking trails. In the North American part of the arboretum, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the immerse themselves in the world of the Indians on a unique adventure trail and even marvel at impressive totem poles.

Equally worthwhile is a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Knesebeck mine in the Knesebeckschacht mining museum, which offers fascinating insights into the mining history of the region. The The town centre also has some special features in store: On the market square you can hear the the market square, the Märchental valley is a lovely destination for families, and the more than 40 metre high limestone rock Hübichenstein is transformed every year on Walpurgis Night on 30 April into the impressive backdrop of an open-air theatre open-air theatre with a witches' dance.

For those who prefer to take it easy, the indoor pool with 31 degree warm water and an exercise pool in the spa centre the best conditions for pure relaxation. A wide range of health and and wellbeing programmes invite you to relax, while the light-flooded atrium regularly serves regularly serves as a meeting place for social events.