Discover Kamschlacken

Kamschlacken combines an impressive rocky landscape with varied hiking trails and a multifaceted local history. East of the village lie rocky cliffs and block fields. During the permafrost of the Ice Age, hard greywacke and quartzite layers formed high, steep cliffs. These rocks are also impressive witnesses to the most recent geological past. This gives you a clear choice when planning your trip: you can focus your stay on the landscape and hiking, or combine nature experiences with culture and history.

Rocky Cliffs and Circular Trails Around Kamschlacken

A hiking trail leads to the Kamschlacken outdoor swimming pool. From there, the Allerklippen, Wolfsklippen, Siebenwochenklippen and Ifenklippen can be linked into a circular hike. The Allertal Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken route also leads to the Kamschlacken outdoor swimming pool. This gives you a choice of different trails that can be incorporated into your daily plans without having to commit to just one landscape experience.

Another option is BaudenSteig Circular Trail No. 3. It leads from Riefensbeek to the Hanskühnenburg National Park forest restaurant and back to Riefensbeek via the Söse Reservoir. Those who want to explore a longer route through the region can take the 60-kilometre Harzer Försterstieg, a special trail that leads from the historic imperial city of Goslar to the mountain village of Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken. Along the entire route, there are information boards and small activity areas beside the trail. Longer sections can easily be covered by bicycle. When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday house, you can therefore consider whether you prefer short circular hikes, a longer route, or a combination of hiking and cycling.

Chapel with Special Views over the Söse Valley

The Christus Chapel in Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken is also a worthwhile cultural landmark. It faces west and is shaped like a tent. Its altar wall, designed entirely as a wall of windows, offers views of the Söse Valley landscape. The chapel was consecrated on the third Sunday of Advent in 1966. For visitors who want to combine nature and architecture on their trip, it complements the trails through the landscape with a quiet, contemplative place.

Traces of Ironworks and Mining

Kamschlacken was first mentioned in official records in 1460. However, the history of the area goes back further: in the Riefensbeek and Kamschlacken area, entrepreneurs from Goslar operated ironworks from around 1200 to 1350, processing ores from the Rammelsberg. Around 1560, ironworks existed in the area of what is now Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken. In addition, mines for extracting non-ferrous metals operated near Kamschlacken from 1705 to 1735. These references from different periods show that the surrounding area is shaped not only by rocks and trails, but also by the history of ore processing and mining.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip Planning

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Kamschlacken, you can use your personal priorities as a guide. Decide whether the rocky cliffs, the circular hike to the outdoor swimming pool, the route via Riefensbeek and the Söse Reservoir, the Harzer Försterstieg, or the area’s cultural history should be the focus of your stay. Compare the exact location of each accommodation with how you would like to spend your days. This way, you can choose accommodation not only by the place name, but also according to the experiences you actually want to discover in Kamschlacken.

For the overview of the wider area: Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken.