Best trails near Vaupels Klippe
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Vaupels Klippe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Vaupels Klippe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Vaupels Klippe are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (101)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is at the Schierke train station. From there, it goes close to the center of Schierke on the Brockenstraße in the direction of the Brocken. Arriving at the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent view, visit the summit stone or follow the circular route. The Bahnparallelweg takes you back to the train station. A good part of the route is fun over Hill and Dale. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...
- 4.5 (62)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful tour begins in Schierke on the Glashüttenweg and leads straight into the exciting forest. There are beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and especially from the Brocken. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Brocken - highest mountain in the Harz mountains
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·20.1 km·Est. 7–8 hrThis hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, at 1,141 metres the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany. The trail leads through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices and forms an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and raised bogs. The treeless summit plateau has a harsh climate and is home to rare plants such as the Brocken anemone and the Brocken hawkweed. Historically, the mountain is known as "Blocksberg" due to legends...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·27.8 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular circular route in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony A great circular route through the Harz Mountains starting in Torfhaus (when arriving by bus or train: "Torfhaus" stop). From here, the path leads through the breathtaking low mountain range landscape characterized by dense forests and mystical moors, first in the direction of Schierke and from there on to the legendary Brocken summit. In addition to idyllic nature, fantastic panoramic views are not neglected on this hike. Sturdy...
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·29.1 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike from Drei Annen Hohne to the Brocken runs along the Glashüttenweg and is a varied and scenic hiking trail. The ascent to the Brocken follows the railway parallel path and leads through deep, romantic forests. The ascent is constantly moderate. The route finally returns via Schierke along the Oberer Königsberger Weg. Part of the trail runs along a busy road. The trail is very popular, which is why it is often...
- 4.6 (17)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful route that takes you up the Brocken. This route starts at the car park in Elend. On this route, you pass the Elend Valley and Schierke Castle before reaching the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken. Highlights: - Devil's Path - Mauseklippe - Eckerloch - The Brocken
- 4.2 (17)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts at the Schierke Arena stop and takes you first to the Mauseklippe, a granite rock formation in the Harz Mountains. We then continue to the impressive, two-towered rock formation Schnarcherklippe. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, most importantly, a varied route. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Mauseklippe -...
- 4.2 (22)·Moderate·8.4 kmVaried circular route in Lower Saxony. From the car park in Schierke, the route runs parallel to the Alte Bode through the beautiful Elendstal valley. The stream is crossed and then the hike leads to the viewing pulpits and climbing rocks. The impressive cliffs are easy to climb and offer great views of Renneckenberg and Brocken. The Schnarcherklippen ("snoring cliffs")have their name because they make strange noises when the wind blows from a south-easterly direction. The north-eastern...
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·30.4 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The circular route begins and ends at the Schierke train station, so it is easy to travel there by train. The path then leads to the Brocken with the cozy Brocken restaurant and back down into the woods at the Hermannsklippe and along the banks of the Ilse. A break can be taken at the Waldgasthaus Plessenburg. Highlights: - Brocken - Ilse waterfall - Renne cliff
- 3.5 (15)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrDemanding MTB tour in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This circular route corresponds to the annual Endurothon Schierke Medium Tour, in which 3 laps can be driven and a total of 42 kilometers come together. It goes over paved and forest roads and of course over single trails. You should have a certain amount of experience to master this round - of course you can take your time outside of the event.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Vaupels Klippe?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Vaupels Klippe. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Vaupels Klippe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Vaupels Klippe is Brocken via Old Bobsleigh and Eckerloch, which has a 4.6 star rating from 101 reviews. This trail is 16.1 km long with an elevation gain of 709 m.
What is the longest trail near Vaupels Klippe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Vaupels Klippe is Schierke - Brocken - Ilsetal. This trail is estimated to be 30.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Vaupels Klippe?
Vaupels Klippe: With an ascent of 1,386 m, Schierke - Brocken - Ilsetal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Drei Annen Hohne - Brocken with 1,155 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Vaupels Klippe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Vaupels Klippe is Brocken via Old Bobsleigh and Eckerloch with a 4.6-star rating from 101 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Schutzhütte Eckersprung
- Alte Bobbahn
- Great Thumkuhlenkopf
- Ottos Frau
- Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
- Sonnenwand
- Kleiner Feuerstein
- Großer Feuerstein
- Renneklippen
- Mauseklippe
- Silberne Frau
- Großer Winterberg
- Knochenbrecherkurve
- Gitterkopf
- Kesselklippe
- Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
- Silberner Mann
- Kühnenkopf