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Walk to Königshütte
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/ Brocken TrainPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure -
/ View from BrockenPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
Safety information
In rainy weather, the trails can be muddy and slippery. Take footwear with good tread that gives you support. Inquire about the current weather conditions (e.g. in your accommodation or at the local tourist information office).
Pay attention to any diversion information. On almost 100 kilometres, forestry work or storm damage can result in short-term diversions and road closures. You can find current trail information at www.harz-hexenstieg.de and www.harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/wandern/harzer-hexen-stieg/aktuelle-hinweise.html.
Tips, hints and links
Train timetable for the Brockenbahn can be found here: www.hsb-wr.de
Bus timetable can be found here: www.hvb-harz.de/regionalverkehr-wernigerode
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Jump on the Brocken Railway from Schierke to Brocken, where today's walk begins. Descend via Brockenweg, direction Drei Annen Hohne. following the Hexen Steig Trail markers.
Circle round the Erdbeerkopf (strawberry head) and follow the Glashüttenweg Path to the Wormkegraben Ditch, the oldest man-made ditch in the Harz Mountains.
CONTINUE STRAIGHT, pass a beautiful vantage point at Trudenstein rock formation. At the next junction, TURN SHARPLY RIGHT and follow the descending path to the village of Drei Annen Hohne.
TURN RIGHT after the large parking lot, enter the forest and CONTINUE to walk along a forest path. Walk past the villages of Steinbach and Hirschbach before reaching Königshütte.
Follow the road, pass the Königshütte waterfall. In the village, the road forks, the left roads goes to Elbigerode, TURN RIGHT to CONTINUE to Königshütte. BEAR RIGHT and shortly afterwards TURN LEFT again to walk along the Kalten Bode River to reach the Pension Am Felsen.
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Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots, layered clothing items and a waterproof/wind-break layer may all be required. Make sure to check the weather before you go to see if you need suncream or a waterproof layer, as the weather can change quickly.
Ensure your phone is fully charged; if you doubt the battery will last throughout the hike, it could be beneficial to bring a power bank.
Take plenty of water for the days walk - especially if a high temperature in the summer.
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