Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Elendstal

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Start point

Bus stop

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459 m

Ruins

1.39 km

Trail to Mäuseklippen

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Rocky path up to the Mouse Cliffs

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1.49 km

View of the Mäuseklippe

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After the snore cliffs came the mouse cliffs

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1.83 km

Mäuseklippen

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A really cool spot to discover. At first glance, one feels trapped in a world of witches, since the "inner courtyard" is predestined for a Walpurgis Night. However, climbers also …

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2.21 km

Schnarcherklippen

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A real highlight in the region: the snoring cliffs, which even Goethe occupied with in Faust I and Faust II ("[...] and the cliffs that bend down, and the long …

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2.30 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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2.30 km

The Schnarcherklippen near Schierke in the Harz Mountains are an impressive rock formation with two towers that produce strange noises when the wind blows from the south-easterly direction. The sound is pretty similar to snoring.

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4.94 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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4.98 km

View of the Wurmberg and Schierke from Helenenruh

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Very nice view of the Wurmberg.

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

1.35 km

363 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

949 m

344 m

218 m

101 m

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Wednesday 22 April

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