Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Elendstal

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Start point

Bus stop

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261 m

Kalte Bode Stream

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1.32 km

Bridge Over the Kalte Bode

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With a rest area nearby.

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1.92 km

Elendstal Wilderness Trail

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One path can be seen all the time, but you think to yourself that it can't be that you have to walk this way. It's like walking through a jungle. …

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2.86 km

Elendstal viewpoint

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mega beautiful vantage point, worth it, great photo opportunity

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3.03 km

Helenenruh Viewpoint — HWN 21: View of the Brocken and Schierke

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A small refuge and the location for the Harzer hiking nobility number 21 can be found here, but not more. Helenenruhe is only with a bit of headfirst the view …

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3.04 km

Höllenrauch – Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Location 21 (Elendstal)

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nice, shady spot

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3.07 km

View of the Wurmberg and Schierke from Helenenruh

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3.13 km

View of the Mäuseklippen and the Wurmberg from Helenenruh

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Very nice view of the Wurmberg.

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4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.63 km

1.61 km

777 m

761 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.49 km

1.33 km

142 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Friday 19 December

7°C

4°C

32 %

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