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Wolfswarte (HWN 135)

Wolfswarte (HWN 135)

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Recommended by 2873 out of 2919 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Altenau, Goslar, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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  • 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.

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    • February 3, 2021

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

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    • July 7, 2019

  • 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.

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    • August 7, 2018

  • Important sturdy footwear especially in wet conditions

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    • September 16, 2018

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

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    • April 16, 2021

  • 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).

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    • April 22, 2018

  • Surefootedness required

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    • January 2, 2020

  • 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.

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    • April 23, 2017

  • 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.

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    • July 8, 2019

  • 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.

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    • April 24, 2020

  • 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.

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    • April 23, 2017

  • 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)

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    • April 30, 2017

  • The climb is worth it. Very nice.

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    • April 24, 2020

  • The Wolfswarte is Stempelstelle 135 of the Harzer Wandernadel.

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    • September 6, 2017

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

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    • February 26, 2017

  • Great vantage point, great view

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    • September 18, 2017

  • Very nice way to hike. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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    • January 6, 2020

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

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    • July 18, 2018

  • 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.

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    • September 26, 2018

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

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    • September 21, 2020

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

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    • September 21, 2020

  • Great view with stamp of the HWN

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    • August 31, 2018

  • Great for a short winter hike.

    • March 14, 2018

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

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    • April 30, 2017


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Location: Altenau, Goslar, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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