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Harzer Hexen-Stieg

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Harzer Hexen-Stieg

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August 1, 2021

Harzer Hexen-Stieg

Hard

29:12

104km

3.6km/h

2,050m

2,100m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 102 km for 509 m

Most people would complete this in 5-9 days

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111 m

Start of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg in Osterode am Harz

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YOUR adventure can begin here. There is a small hut on the edge of a large parking lot and signals the starting point of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg in the west-east direction. …

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2.45 km

Kiepenfrau Sculpture on the Hexenstieg

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The Kiepenfrauen were also called "Harz-Kamel" because in summer and winter they carried the heavy loads for a meager income many kilometers on their backs uphill and downhill.

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4.03 km

Eselsplatz Köte (shelter) (HWN 140)

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The Eselsplatz is the first larger resting place for you if you come up here via the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg from Osterode. In addition to a charcoal burner's hut, there are other …

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4.85 km

View of Lerbach from Körnigs Ecke (Lerbacher Window)

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A very nice view.

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6.66 km

View of Lerbachtal from Marienblick

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Here you can immortalize yourself in the Hexenstieg book

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7.47 km

Mangelhalber Gate

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The deficiency gate is symbolic of a former architectural monument. It was part of a 20 km long game fence that was built around Lerbach in the past century to …

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10.6 km

Stone Garden and Bench in the Harz Mountains

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Use the bench for a break. There are many different opinions about rock gardens.

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11.3 km

Bärenbrucher Pond (HWN 137)

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Nice atmosphere by the pond. The pond is quite large and cannot be completely overlooked from all sides. Therefore, different impressions always arise depending on the perspective. At the moment …

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12.9 km

Upper Nassenwieser Pond

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The Obere Nassenwieser Teich - also called "Obere Nassewieser Teich" - is a historical reservoir in the Upper Harz. It belongs to a complex water management network and is located …

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14.9 km

Huttaler Graben (Huttaler Water Channel)

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As part of the Upper Harz water shelf, an impressive structure. Especially in view of the fact that the whole thing was built only with human and animal power.

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19.2 km

Sperberhai Dam Aqueduct

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The Sperberhaier Damm is the largest aqueduct in the Upper Harz water management. With over 1,000 liters of water per second, he did not let the pits in Clausthal stand still.

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20.9 km

Fieke-Märtens Fountain

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Good place to refresh yourself.

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22.1 km

Iron Spring

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Nice rusty brown water flows out of the iron source from a pipe and after a few meters the soup runs into the clear water of the dam. Somehow bizarre …

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24.6 km

View of Altenau from Rosewiese

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Regardless of where you look at Altenau, always the terrible block in view.

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25.3 km

Pumping station at the Upper Harz Water Management System

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Great explanation about the dewatering of the Harz mines.

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27.3 km

Kleine Oker Dam Keeper's Cabin and Weir

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Here the little Oker crosses the ditch. For the numerous stream crossings, so-called "failures" have been set up, which prevent debris from being washed into the trench and enable the …

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31.0 km

Nabentaler Waterfall

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Since the Nabental waterfall almost exclusively carries water from the Clausthaler Flutgraben and has only a very small catchment area of its own, it can be viewed as an artificially …

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33.6 km

View of the Brocken from Torfhaus

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Torfhaus is a hub for hikers and bikers and the highest settlement in Lower Saxony. You can eat delicious there. The National Park Visitor Center offers interesting information about the …

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35.4 km

Goethe Trail Along the Abbegraben

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The dead trees play almost no role here, the highlight is the path and the raised bog.

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36.7 km

Quitschenberg Picnic Area

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The road is very busy, so the rest area comes in handy. Just please take your rubbish with you. 🧐👎

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38.5 km

Brockenbahn steam train at Goetheweg

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The Brockenbahn is the only narrow-gauge railway in Germany that has its terminus on a summit with an alpine climate. For 41 euros, she brings lazy and romantic railroaders up and down again. A route is available for 26 euros.

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42.2 km

Brocken Summit

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The highest peak in the Harz above the tree line. Certainly not the most exciting climb on a mountain bike, but still a must, simply because it's there. ;-)

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51.5 km

Trudenstein (HWN 17)

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The Trudenstein is still below the Hohnekamm and is included in the system of the Harzer hiking nobility with the number 17. Even if not so high; the view is still great and a bit of climbing is also necessary.

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60.0 km

Witch Sculpture at Hexenstieg Rest Area

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Funny witch cult ... In any case, quickly recognizable as a wayside cross from the Hexenstieg!

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63.0 km

Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42)

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There is an easy circular path around the dam.

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69.5 km

Witch statue on the Bode River

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Beautiful signpost on the Harzer Hexenstieg.

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83.1 km

View of the Wendefurth Dam

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At the Wendefurth dam, you can expect not only the view from the stamping point of the Harzer hiking nobility, but also the possibility of wall running, which is offered …

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87.3 km

Wasserbrücke und Wasserstollen (wurde abgerissen)

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Once built for the Eickhoff wood grinding shop.

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94.5 km

View of Treseburg from the Weißer Hirsch (HWN 67)

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From here you have a wonderful view of Treseburg. Benches invite you to rest. There is also a stamp office for the Harzer hiking nobility.

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95.3 km

Sonnenklippe (HWN 69)

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It is one of the most mystical and legendary places in the Bodetal. A beech tree clings to the rock and has been growing small and stocky for many years. …

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101 km

Devil's Bridge (Bode Valley)

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The Devil's Bridge signals a return to civilized terrain for people and the river. At this point you can look forward to a beer, a wine or home-style cooking in the nearby Königsruh inn.

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102 km

Bode Valley Trail

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Walking along the Bode is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sun in beautiful nature and let your mind wander. 🌱🌳🌿

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103 km

St. Petri Church (Thale)

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The Sankt-Petri-Kirche in Friedenspark once again captivates your full attention on your last meters over the Hexen-Stieg. This impressive structure is surrounded in the park with artistic wooden exhibits such …

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103 km

Peace Park Thale

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To commemorate the victims of fascism.

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104 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.4 km

34.4 km

2.98 km

2.26 km

1.81 km

1.08 km

490 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

27.6 km

13.8 km

5.93 km

5.20 km

3.23 km

739 m

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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