Wolfswarte (HWN 135)

The highest mountain in Lower Saxony, the Wurmberg, is known beyond the state's borders. As is so often the case, however, the runner-up is in the shadow of the limelight. The Bruchberg is also not particularly attractive at around 927 meters, as it is nothing more than a loosely wooded plateau. Not even a hiking trail leads up. However, it does have an extraordinary secondary peak, the Wolfswarte. It is about 700 meters away and has an exceptionally exposed location. The woodless summit is rugged and particularly promising. From its rocks, hikers have a fantastic view of the Brocken and the other surrounding mountains. Incidentally, it does not have its name exclusively: there are three Wolfswarten in the Harz Mountains. Many years ago, they were used as a point by hunters to hunt baited wolves.

The ascent to the control room takes place on a stepped, root-rich and often wet path. Wear waterproof shoes after heavy rainfall.

The ascent via roots and stones is worthwhile for this view.

The best way to reach the summit is via the Butterstieg from Altenau. But also the other ways are really nice, since here no wood industry is operated. Highly recommended is also the flood-trench path with very beautiful views of Brocken, Achtermann and Wurmberg.

Important sturdy footwear especially in wet conditions

From the bizarre cliff you have a fantastic view of Altenau, Schulenberg and the Okertalsperre.
Oh yes, a little bit too

One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Upper Harz. The Acker-Bruchberg is part of a large quartzite range that begins at the Hörre in the Rhenish Slate Mountains and can be traced over a distance of around 300 km via the Wollenberg northwest of Marburg, the Wüstegarten in Kellerwald and the Acker-Bruchberg in the Harz Mountains to Gommern near Magdeburg. It is made of a very pure quartz sandstone from the Lower Carboniferous. For decades, the Gommer quarries provided the raw material for our Katzenkopf paved roads; it is very hard and weather-resistant. In the Harz we find the rock strip in the field and in the Bruchberg (Wolfswarte), here it is broken through by the Brocken pluton and reappears in the Harz spur near Bad Harzburg (Kattnäse).

Surefootedness required

The wolf waiting is a very rewarding view summit. Especially from the top stone block you have a great panoramic view of the mountains of the Harz. The path is more difficult in snow and wet. Coming from peat house he requires sure-footedness.

For the ascent of the peat house from a sure sure-footedness is required because it runs over a rocky path. It can also be slippery when wet.
There are also a lot of bikers on the way down to meet rapidly.

Climb the wolf station cross-country and feel a little alpine atmosphere ...;) Or simply enjoy the view of the rocks from below. You should bring some climbing experience and the right shoes with you.

The wolf waiting is a very rewarding view summit. Especially from the top stone block you have a great panoramic view of the mountains of the Harz. The path to the Wolfswarte requires surefootedness when climbing up from Torfhaus. This path is more difficult in snow and wet.

I did not know what to expect there - a hut or a cliff? The wolf waiting is one of my favorite cookies in the Harz from today - what a great Baukotzhaufen (cliff)

The climb is worth it. Very nice.

The Wolfswarte is Stempelstelle 135 of the Harzer Wandernadel.

Good shoes are strongly recommended for the ascent. The view is awesome.

Great vantage point, great view

Very nice way to hike. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

From the Wolfswarte you have an overwhelming view of the Westharz, especially Altenau etc ...

The Wolfswarte - the forestless summit of the Bruchberg in the Harz
The Bruchberg offers wonderful hiking trails for you - the special highlight is the Wolfswarte, which you can climb about 700 m northeast of the summit of the Bruchberg. Located in the core zone of the Harz National Park, Bruchberg is the second highest mountain in Lower Saxony with its 927 vertical meters. Near the summit, you will find the Wolfswarte, a forest-free dome made of weathered Acker-Bruchberg quartzite. In good weather you have a breathtaking view from the Wolfswarte and can see the highest mountain of the Harz, the Brocken.

Quartzite dome at an altitude of 918m - a good vantage point into the Okertal and the northern Harz foreland

Quartzite dome at an altitude of 918m. Good view!

Great view with stamp of the HWN

Great for a short winter hike.

Great view from up there, the ascent over the Butterstieg was tough, but feasible and definitely not boring ;-)