Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Elendstal

Kramershai

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2.36 km

Teufelsstieg Along the Kalte Bode

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Through the eerily beautiful valley of misery along the Kalte Bode, past the enchanted snoring cliffs and swampy Schluftwiesen, the 26-kilometer-long Harzer Teufelsstieg leads you on rooty paths and over …

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3.30 km

Barenberg Viewpoint (HWN Stamping Point 20)

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At this viewing platform you will not only receive the Harz hiking pin number 20, but also the first reward for the climb from Elend: a fantastic view. The steep …

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4.19 km

Ascent to the snoring cliff

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The snoring cliff can be easily climbed at your own risk using ladders. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are required. Once at the top you will be rewarded with a great view.

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4.19 km

North Schnarcherklippe

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The Schnarcherklippen near Schierke in the Harz Mountains are an impressive rock formation with two towers that produce strange noises when the wind blows from the south-easterly direction. The sound is pretty similar to snoring.

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4.26 km

Schnarcherklippen

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A real highlight in the region: the snoring cliffs, which even Goethe occupied with in Faust I and Faust II ("[...] and the cliffs that bend down, and the long …

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7.77 km

Grenzweg (Former Border Trail) to Wurmberg

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The path offers beautiful views again and again, it's actually easy to walk, but please watch out for the holes.

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8.52 km

Herrentisch

Forest

9.23 km

Wurmberg Summit

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From the top station of the Wurmberg Bahn, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy mountain biking. You can start longer tours here or try out the tracks in the …

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11.8 km

View of Brocken and Wurmberg

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And take the bus back

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

4.19 km

786 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

4.55 km

2.45 km

631 m

629 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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