Fernwanderweg zwischen Osterode am Harz und Thale mit zwei Alternativrouten
OSM map layer · LineString
51.78, 10.42 · rel 22603
51.78, 10.42 · rel 22603
Harzer-Hexen-Stieg
38,3 km from Osterode to Thale through alpine terrain and lakes.
Osterode
→
Thale
linear
38,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
5× Water
2× monument
6× summit
1× Attraction
Wald im Blick
viewpoint ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Silberbrunnen
Water ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Antons Blick
viewpoint ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Schöne Aussicht
viewpoint ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Gedenkstein gefallene Harzer Waldarbeiter
monument ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Eisenquelle
Water ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Ackerblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Fieke Märtens Brunnen
Water ·
on the route
38,3 km
100%
Butterbergtunnel
monument ·
30 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Heidelbeerköpfe
summit ·
40 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Butterberg
summit ·
43 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Brockenblick
viewpoint ·
44 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Bohlenstieg Torfhausmoor mit Brockenblick
Attraction ·
48 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Blockkötenkopf
summit ·
74 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Innerstesprung
Water ·
83 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Dorotheenblick
viewpoint ·
89 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Quitschenberg
summit ·
98 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Eckersprung
Water ·
113 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Schachtkopf
summit ·
120 m off route
38,3 km
100%
Großer Kautzkopf
summit ·
163 m off route
38,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is 38.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Harzer-Hexen-Stieg takes approximately 9h 31min to complete.
No, Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Osterode to Thale. Plan ahead for return transport.
Harzer-Hexen-Stieg starts at Osterode.
Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is maintained and managed by Harzklub e.V..
Yes, Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.