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The best mountain hikes in Saxony-Anhalt

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Germany? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Saxony-Anhalt to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Saxony-Anhalt.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Brocken summit loop from Schierke

14.3km

04:30

530m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Ilsetal Valley and Ilse River – Upper Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

18.8km

06:00

710m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Teufelsmauer Ridge Trail – View from Großvater loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

7.07km

02:14

150m

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

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4. Bärenklippe – Hohnekamm Ridge loop from Drei Annen Hohne

11.6km

03:36

360m

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

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5. Grandfather Rock – View from Großvater loop from Timmenrode

7.74km

02:14

110m

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

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6. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

18.4km

05:51

490m

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

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7. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Allrode

17.2km

05:31

470m

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

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8. Brocken summit – Ahrensklint Viewpoint loop from Elend

23.4km

07:03

680m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Neinstedt

15.4km

05:33

680m

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

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10. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Brocken Railway Station loop from Schierke

16.7km

05:05

520m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best mountain hikes in Saxony-Anhalt

1. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Brocken summit loop from Schierke

2. Ilsetal Valley and Ilse River – Upper Ilse Falls loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

3. Teufelsmauer Ridge Trail – View from Großvater loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

4. Bärenklippe – Hohnekamm Ridge loop from Drei Annen Hohne

5. Grandfather Rock – View from Großvater loop from Timmenrode

6. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

7. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Allrode

8. Brocken summit – Ahrensklint Viewpoint loop from Elend

9. Hexentanzplatz Thale – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Neinstedt

10. Eckerlochsteig Trail – Brocken Railway Station loop from Schierke

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