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Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung

24,5 km from Torfhaus to Königshütte through alpine terrain and lakes.

Torfhaus Königshütte linear
24,5km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit 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

südliche Alternativstrecke des Harzer-Hexen-Stiegs über St. Andreasberg, Braunlage und Elend

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03 · 18 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument Attraction summit Water
Grenzgedenkstein an der B 27 monument · on the route 24,3 km 99%
Frau Holle Attraction · on the route 24,5 km 100%
Den Gefallenen der Northeimer Hütte zum Gedächtnis monument · on the route 24,5 km 100%
12.11.1989 - Grenzöffnung monument · on the route 24,5 km 100%
Terassen für den Kartoffelanbau monument · on the route 24,5 km 100%
Denkmal Johann Georg von Langen monument · 38 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Terassen für den Kartoffelanbau monument · 49 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Hüttenberg summit · 56 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Hedwigs Quelle Water · 91 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Sägemühlenberg summit · 107 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Drecktalskopf summit · 107 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Brunnenbachskopf (preußisch) summit · 265 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Quelle Schultalwasser Water · 285 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Mythos Wolf Attraction · 298 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Jordanshöhe summit · 302 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Kleiner Oderberg summit · 325 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Magdbett summit · 340 m off route 24,5 km 100%
Wernigerode 1969 monument · 388 m off route 24,5 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 12,3 km 24,5 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is 24.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung takes approximately 6h 7min to complete.
No, Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Torfhaus to Königshütte. Plan ahead for return transport.
Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung starts at Torfhaus.
Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is maintained and managed by Harzklub e.V..
Yes, Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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