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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
24 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Quiet area Uncrowded

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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 · 12 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument summit viewpoint 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%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 6,2 km 12,3 km
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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08 · 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.
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