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Natural Monuments

Landkreis Harz

Oberharz am Brocken

Harzer Teufelsstieg Trailhead & Talwächter

Natural Monuments

Landkreis Harz

Oberharz am Brocken

Harzer Teufelsstieg Trailhead & Talwächter

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Harzer Teufelsstieg Trailhead & Talwächter

Hiking

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Elendstal

Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Tips

January 14, 2023

Hiking

Directly behind the small railway underpass, often called the Magic Gate, the Valley Guardian welcomes you on the Harz Devil's Stairway. The Valley Guardian is an imposing, tall and strong …

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February 18, 2025

Hiking

The Teufelsstieg is a 26-kilometer-long hiking trail from Bad Harzburg to Elend or vice versa.

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May 7, 2023

Hiking

Because it is a fantastic climb. Very tiring but beautiful. People please pay attention to sturdy shoes. We've seen quite a few get busted for having "sneakers" on.

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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