Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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281 m

Start of the Harz Mountain Run in Wernigerode

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This is where the Harz Mountain Run has been going for 41 years. More than 4,000 hikers and runners took part in the HGL this year.

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1.43 km

Himmelpforte Monastery — Rest Area & Stamp Station

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From the monastery only a small wall is recognizable otherwise it is a nice stamp from the monastery hiking trail.

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1.47 km

Weser-Elbe Watershed (Harz Mountains)

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In the immediate vicinity of the former Himmelpforte monastery.

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1.51 km

Engelbank

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A very nice rest area

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4.29 km

View from Pahnberg-Hangweg

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8.22 km

View from Schwengskopf

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8.22 km

Scenic Forest Path in the Harz Mountains

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Quiet and beautiful view

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8.75 km

View of the Narrow-Gauge Railway

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12.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 20 April

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-1°C

2 %

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View from Pahnberg-Hangweg – View from Schwengskopf loop from Wernigerode

Start of the Harz Mountain Run in Wernigerode

Himmelpforte Monastery — Rest Area & Stamp Station

Weser-Elbe Watershed (Harz Mountains)

Engelbank

View from Pahnberg-Hangweg

View from Schwengskopf

Scenic Forest Path in the Harz Mountains

View of the Narrow-Gauge Railway

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