Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm
25.3miLength
5,521ftElevation gain
13.5–14.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony.
The tour starts at the Steinerne Renne train station and leads up and down through the rocky landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are numerous accommodation options along the way, so it makes sense to divide the hike into several sections. In Schierke there is also a rest stop.
Highlights:
- Rennercliffs
- Ottofels
- Schnarcher Cliff
- HohneHof nature experience center
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Top sights
Ottos Frau
Cliff
Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
Spring
Sonnenwand
Cliff
Kleiner Feuerstein
Peak
Großer Feuerstein
Peak
Renneklippen
Peak
Südliche Schnarcherklippe
Cliff
Mauseklippe
Peak
Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
Attraction
Trudenstein
Cliff
Silberner Mann
Cliff
Ahrensklint
Viewpoint
Harz Mountain Camp
Campsite
Barenberg
Peak
Holtemme
River
Thumkuhlental
Valley
Holtemme
River
Bergwacht
Hut
Ruine Elendsburg
Archaeological site
Ottofelsen
Viewpoint
Mäuseklippe
Cliff
Butzemänner
Cliff
Grenzklippe
Cliff
Renneklippen
Viewpoint
Vogelherdklippe
Peak
Hohnsteinklippen
Cliff
Nördliche Schnarcherklippe
Cliff
Jungfrau I
Peak
Henrichstal
Valley
Schutzhütte Mönchsbuche
Hut
Quesenbank
Hut
Mannsberg
Peak
Steinbergkopf
Peak
Kleine Renne Klippe
Peak
Trudenstein
Peak
Leistenklippe
Peak
Ottonadel
Peak
Ottofels
Peak
Kühle Quelle
Spring
Hohnsteinklippen
Peak
Teich im Jakobsbruch
Pond
Elversstein
Viewpoint
Bielstein
Peak
Hurlheiskopf
Peak
Teufelsburg Klippen
Cliff
Fotopoint HSB
Viewpoint
Barenberg
Viewpoint
Steinbergkopf
Viewpoint
Schnarcherklippe
Viewpoint
Aussichtskanzel Barenberg
Viewpoint
ehem. Glashütte
Ruins
Burg Schierke
Castle
Vergessene Wand
Peak
Beer-Berg
Peak
Scheibenklippe
Peak
Pieperberg
Peak
Chausseeklippe
Cliff
Jungfrau II
Peak
Grenzklippe
Peak
Drängetal
Valley
Little Birkenkopf
Peak
Adlerhorst
Peak
Dachsklippe
Peak
Drengetalskopf
Peak
Großes Gartental
Valley
Steinkopf
Peak
Spruce Head
Peak
Steinberg
Peak
Grüner Grund
Valley
Großes Mastkopftal
Valley
Kleines Mastkopftal
Valley
Schaalhozkopf
Peak
Stammershöhe
Peak
Top sights
Ottos Frau
Cliff
Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
Spring
Sonnenwand
Cliff
Kleiner Feuerstein
Peak
Großer Feuerstein
Peak
Renneklippen
Peak
Südliche Schnarcherklippe
Cliff
Mauseklippe
Peak
Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
Attraction
Trudenstein
Cliff
Silberner Mann
Cliff
Ahrensklint
Viewpoint
Harz Mountain Camp
Campsite
Barenberg
Peak
Holtemme
River
Thumkuhlental
Valley
Holtemme
River
Bergwacht
Hut
Ruine Elendsburg
Archaeological site
Ottofelsen
Viewpoint
Mäuseklippe
Cliff
Butzemänner
Cliff
Grenzklippe
Cliff
Renneklippen
Viewpoint
Vogelherdklippe
Peak
Hohnsteinklippen
Cliff
Nördliche Schnarcherklippe
Cliff
Jungfrau I
Peak
Henrichstal
Valley
Schutzhütte Mönchsbuche
Hut
Quesenbank
Hut
Mannsberg
Peak
Steinbergkopf
Peak
Kleine Renne Klippe
Peak
Trudenstein
Peak
Leistenklippe
Peak
Ottonadel
Peak
Ottofels
Peak
Kühle Quelle
Spring
Hohnsteinklippen
Peak
Teich im Jakobsbruch
Pond
Elversstein
Viewpoint
Bielstein
Peak
Hurlheiskopf
Peak
Teufelsburg Klippen
Cliff
Fotopoint HSB
Viewpoint
Barenberg
Viewpoint
Steinbergkopf
Viewpoint
Schnarcherklippe
Viewpoint
Aussichtskanzel Barenberg
Viewpoint
ehem. Glashütte
Ruins
Burg Schierke
Castle
Vergessene Wand
Peak
Beer-Berg
Peak
Scheibenklippe
Peak
Pieperberg
Peak
Chausseeklippe
Cliff
Jungfrau II
Peak
Grenzklippe
Peak
Drängetal
Valley
Little Birkenkopf
Peak
Adlerhorst
Peak
Dachsklippe
Peak
Drengetalskopf
Peak
Großes Gartental
Valley
Steinkopf
Peak
Spruce Head
Peak
Steinberg
Peak
Grüner Grund
Valley
Großes Mastkopftal
Valley
Kleines Mastkopftal
Valley
Schaalhozkopf
Peak
Stammershöhe
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 25.3-mile loop trail near Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 3 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
What is the expected weather this week for Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Expected weather for Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 54 degrees/drizzle
- Thu, September 24 - 58 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 65 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 66 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 72 degrees/clear
Where is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm located?
Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is a trail located in Harz National Park.
How hard is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is considered a hard hike that covers 25.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,521 ft. It takes about 13.5–14.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is considered a hard hike that covers 25.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,521 ft. It takes about 13.5–14.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm a loop?
Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is a loop trail that covers 25.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,521 ft. It takes about 13.5–14.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is a loop trail that covers 25.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,521 ft. It takes about 13.5–14.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm, but must remain on a leash.
Are there scenic views at Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Ahrensklint, Ottofelsen, Renneklippen, Elversstein, and Fotopoint HSB.
Is camping allowed at Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Camping is allowed on Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm in Harz National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is backpacking allowed at Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Backpacking is allowed on Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Yes, Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm is a forest trail in Harz National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Valley hopping on the Hohnekamm, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 11:30 pm GMT+0