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

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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4.92 km

Birnbaumteich

Highlight • Lake

There is plenty of seating on the embankment to relax.

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5.70 km

Hellergrund Mining Heritage Site and Waterworks (HWN 194)

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There is not much left to see of the site. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful place. Friendly people have set up tree trunks on the small bridge as a place …

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7.43 km

Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Station 175 – Glasebach Show Mine

Highlight • Rest Area

here you can get the hiking stamp

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7.43 km

Glasebach Adit (HWN 175)

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful stamping point for the Harz hiking pin with a rest area. We particularly like it here in summer, as the area is completely in the cool shade.

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8.30 km

Valley Meadow Trail to Glasebach Mine

Highlight • Trail

A very nice way

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9.03 km

Selke Stream

Highlight • River

Simply along the Selke, a very beautiful hiking trail.

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11.6 km

Trail along the Selke Valley Railway

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The parallel hiking trail to the Selketalbahn, relaxed hiking.

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13.5 km

Uhlenköpfe Hänichen (HWN 176)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the Brocken is getting darker. Unfortunately.
Nice place nonetheless.😉🤣

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

6.70 km

1.57 km

830 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

4.51 km

3.57 km

2.13 km

982 m

102 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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