südliche Alternativstrecke des Harzer-Hexen-Stiegs über St. Andreasberg, Braunlage und Elend
OSM map layer · LineString
51.74, 10.69 · rel 79219
51.74, 10.69 · rel 79219
Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung
12,3 km from Torfhaus to Königshütte through alpine terrain and mountains.
Torfhaus
→
Königshütte
linear
12,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
49
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× 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 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
4× summit
3× viewpoint
1× Attraction
12.11.1989 - Grenzöffnung
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Grenzgedenkstein an der B 27
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Elendsberg
summit ·
253 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hüttenberg
summit ·
262 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegsgefallenen-Denkmal
monument ·
279 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Aussichtspunkt Weinklippe
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
6,9 km
56%
Bastkopf
summit ·
283 m off route
9,0 km
73%
Talsperre
viewpoint ·
76 m off route
12,2 km
99%
Rabensteine
summit ·
135 m off route
12,3 km
100%
Geopark Harz
monument ·
137 m off route
12,3 km
100%
Aussichtspunkt Teichtal
viewpoint ·
220 m off route
12,3 km
100%
Königshütter Wasserfall
Attraction ·
391 m off route
12,3 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
469 m
–
615 m
0 km
6,2 km
12,3 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
471 m elevation
Quarter of the way
488 m elevation
Halfway
504 m elevation
Three quarters
565 m elevation
Finish
613 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung is 12.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Harzer Hexenstieg Brockenumgehung takes approximately 3h 4min 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 moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic 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.