Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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3.91 km

Stöberhai Summit and Shelter

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The stamp 159 of the Harz hiking pin is well deserved here.

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3.91 km

Viewpoint With Summit Stone

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Selfie station with beautiful background and summit stone in the foreground

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9.35 km

View of the Brocken, Wurmberg and Achtermann from the Kaiserweg (HWN 163)

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In good weather you have a beautiful view over the Harz peaks.
For me the nicer location of the stamp office 163.

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9.36 km

HWN 163 Summit View on the Kaiserweg – View of the Brocken

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the new HWN 163, return 5.5 km

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11.1 km

Helenenruh Shelter (HWN 160)

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Very nice refuge with stamp place. Great place to rest.

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11.1 km

Stamping spot 160 Helenenruh (Harzer Wandernadel)

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Beautiful rest and stamp point 160 Helenenruh

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14.1 km

View of Wieda Valley

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Great view of the valley and Wieda.

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14.1 km

View of Wieda from the Kreuztalklippe (HWN 162)

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The Kreuztal Cliff is a rock formation with a viewing point. From here, you can enjoy wonderful views of Oberwieda and the Käseberg with its bell tower, the Knicking, and …

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16.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.16 km

790 m

250 m

211 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

3.25 km

925 m

784 m

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Tuesday 9 December

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60 %

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