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Oberharz am Brocken

Ascent to the snoring cliff – View of Schierke loop from Elendstal

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Oberharz am Brocken

Ascent to the snoring cliff – View of Schierke loop from Elendstal

Easy

5.0

(2)

5

hikers

Ascent to the snoring cliff – View of Schierke loop from Elendstal

01:55

5.84km

260m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. 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: August 21, 2026

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Elendstal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

114 m

Teufelsstieg Trail Signpost

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2

590 m

Kalte Bode

Highlight • River

3

2.06 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

3.09 km

Teufelsstieg Trail

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5

3.57 km

Grusonweg Rocky and Steep Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

great rocky hiking trail to Helenenruh, worth it!

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6

4.46 km

View of Schierke

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

4.48 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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8

5.70 km

Elendstal

Highlight • Gorge

B

5.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

787 m

437 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

806 m

733 m

336 m

243 m

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