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Hiking in Oberharz am Brocken
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Oberharz am Brocken
Hiking Route
· Harz
From Rübeland to the Rappbode Dam
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Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
3:00 h
230 m
162 m
Through floodplain landscapes in the narrow Bode Valley and through wooded areas, we ll wind from Rübeland to the Rappbode Dam, one of the most impressive dams in Germany, and can visit the stalactite caves at the end of the tour.
Hiking Route
· Landkreis Harz
Rundweg um den Höhlenort Rübeland (HWN 88 & 89)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.1 km
1:40 h
151 m
159 m
Der Rundweg um den Höhlenort bietet tolle Ausblicke über den Ort und auf den Brocken.
Hiking Route
· Harz
Circular Route Zillierbach Dam (HWN 36)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
10 km
2:40 h
122 m
122 m
A varied hike around the Zillierbach Dam via the Peterstein observation point with stamping point and rest area, to the Hermannschacht, to the Hirschbrunnen rest area and back to the Harz town of Elbingerode.
Hiking Route
· Harz Mountains
Rundweg Kleines Dammbachtal
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
3.3 km
0:55 h
33 m
33 m
Ein kleiner familien- und hundefreundlicher Rundweg durch das untere Dammbachtal bei Trautenstein.
Hiking Route
· Oberharz am Brocken
Circular hiking trail Rotestein - suspension bridge - Harzköhlerei (short) (HWN 54,60 & 9915)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
9.6 km
2:35 h
117 m
117 m
A scenic and worthwhile circular hike to the viewpoints on the Rappbode Dam and on the Rotestein near Hasselfelde, the suspension bridge and the events of Harzdrenalin as well as the Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus.
Hiking Route
To the "snorring cliffs" (HWN 14, 20 & 21, 9953)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
6.6 km
2:00 h
235 m
234 m
The adventurous and scenic hike to the "Snoring Cliffs" is one of the most popular routes from the Harz town of Elend.
Hiking Route
· Harz
Family-friendly circular route around the Königshütte dam (HWN 41 & 42)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
7.2 km
2:00 h
47 m
40 m
The hike around the Trogfurther Bridge is an easy tour with great views for the whole family. You walk right by the water around the transfer barrier.
Hiking Route
· Harz
Wanderung zum Aussichtspunkt Schornsteinberg (HWN 89)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.2 km
0:41 h
84 m
84 m
Eine sehr steile, aber aussichtsreiche Tour zur Stempelstelle 89 (Harzer Wandernadel) am Schornsteinberg direkt beim Höhlenort Rübeland. mit einem Besuch in der Baumannshöhle Rübeland.
Hiking Route
· Landkreis Harz
Hike to the Carlshausturm with a panoramic view (HWN 51)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
13.7 km
3:30 h
174 m
181 m
A 13 km long circular hike to the Carlshausturm with a fantastic view over the entire eastern Harz mountains, with the Brocken mountain panorama, as well as to the Josephskreuz and Kyffhäuser.
Hiking Route
· Harz
Wege zum Brocken - Teufelsstieg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
23.8 km
7:00 h
760 m
963 m
Eine knapp 25 Kilometer lange Wanderung von Elend über den Brocken bis nach Bad Harzburg.
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Von Trautenstein zum Kapitelsberg. by Bernd
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When did you do this route? May 27, 2023
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Rundweg um den Höhlenort Rübeland (HWN 88 & 89) by Jenny
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May 21, 2023
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To the "snorring cliffs" (HWN 14, 20 & 21, 9953) by Jenny
May 19, 2023
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