The Ilfeld district of the municipality of Harztor is attractively situated in the Southern Harz Nature Park and is a paradise for nature lovers. Steep forest slopes, legendary rocks and deep valleys crossed by the River Bere form the picturesque backdrop to the village. Guests can explore the surrounding area on numerous hiking trails, for example on the certified quality hiking trail Südharzer Dampflok Steig or to impressive viewpoints such as the 33-metre-high Poppenberg tower, the Ilfeld weather vane or the Drei-Täler-Blick. Cyclists can also set off directly from the village, for example on the Harz circular trail and on the routes of the Harz Mountain Bike Arena. Visitors can explore the Harz Mountains up to the Brocken every day on a historic steam locomotive of the Harz narrow-gauge railroads. Visitors can find out about the mining history of Ilfeld in the Rabensteiner Stollen adventure mine in Ilfeld-Netzkater and in the Lange Wand copper slate show mine on the banks of the Bere. In summer, the forest pool invites you to relax. Only a few remnants of the former castle from the 11th century can still be seen on the castle hill in the middle of the village. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options in Ilfeld, from hotels to vacation apartments.