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Harz Mountains

Harz Mountains

The best running trails in the Harz Mountains

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Running in the Harz Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Harz Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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1. Ilse Waterfall – Brocken Summit (1,142 m) loop from Ilsenburg

28.6km

03:36

920m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.7

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2. Steinbergalm loop from Hahnenklee

19.3km

02:07

370m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the Granetalsperre Reservoir – View over the Granetalsperre loop from Herzog Juliushütte

21.3km

02:24

290m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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387

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4. View from Pahnberg-Hangweg – Monk's Beech Shelter loop from Darlingerode

12.6km

01:25

280m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.6

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370

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5. Main dam Innerstetal dam – Innerstetalsperre loop from Lautenthal

10.9km

01:08

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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6. Brocken Summit (1,142 m) – Kaiserweg to Skidenkmal loop from Torfhaus

16.7km

01:53

400m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Oker Dam – Okertalsperre Dam loop from Schulenberg

20.8km

02:16

360m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4.9

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8. Wiesenbeker Teich – Wiesenbeker Pond and Campsite loop from Kirchberg

5.91km

00:41

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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9. Neuer Grumbacher Teich – Mittlerer Grumbacher Pond loop from Hahnenklee

7.89km

00:54

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View from Falkenbank – Lower Christianental Pond loop from Wernigerode Westerntor

12.0km

01:24

250m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Harz Mountains

1. Ilse Waterfall – Brocken Summit (1,142 m) loop from Ilsenburg

2. Steinbergalm loop from Hahnenklee

3. View of the Granetalsperre Reservoir – View over the Granetalsperre loop from Herzog Juliushütte

4. View from Pahnberg-Hangweg – Monk's Beech Shelter loop from Darlingerode

5. Main dam Innerstetal dam – Innerstetalsperre loop from Lautenthal

6. Brocken Summit (1,142 m) – Kaiserweg to Skidenkmal loop from Torfhaus

7. Oker Dam – Okertalsperre Dam loop from Schulenberg

8. Wiesenbeker Teich – Wiesenbeker Pond and Campsite loop from Kirchberg

9. Neuer Grumbacher Teich – Mittlerer Grumbacher Pond loop from Hahnenklee

10. View from Falkenbank – Lower Christianental Pond loop from Wernigerode Westerntor

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