Harzer-Hexen-Stieg
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Germany Germany
General information about Harzer-Hexen-Stieg
Difficulty
Length
97 km
Elevation gain
2.100 m
Elevation loss
2.150 m
Highest Point
Brocken / 1.141 m
Lowest Point
Thale / 180 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
97 km
2.100 m
2.150 m
Brocken
1.141 m
Thale
180 m

The best time to hike the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is:

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The Harzer-Hexen-Stieg runs for a length of 97 kilometers through Germany.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 5 days to walk the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile internet is available along the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Harzer-Hexen-Stieg via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (U.C.).

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is via Hannover Airport.

You can get to the airport per Train. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

GermanyGermany
mister_fox
From 2023-08-23
hexenstieg..... kein Punkt, keine Empfehlung!!!

Macht lieber einen anderen Weg! Der Brocken ist von jedem total Gehbehinderten besetzt / bevölkert.... die letzten Meter dahin und wieder zurück - Asphaltstraße, für viele viele Kilometer. Auch davor, fast ausschließlich ewig lange Schotterpisten, langweilig und nun, aktuell auch noch in der prallen Sonne... weil die Forst durch die 100%ige Monokultur den gesamten Waldbestand verloren hat. Einziger Vorteil dadurch, man hat viele Weitblicke. Kaum bis "gar keine" echten schicken Trails..... also, sind eher die absolute Ausnahme. Dann, miese Ausschilderung, teilweise Wege nicht sauber präpariert. Bauden zu wenig, unfreundlich oder geschlossen. Unterkünfte nur wenige und dann oft eben so gelegt, dass man auf die riesigen "Tourist-Butzen" angewiesen ist. Zelt- und alles andere VERBOT im Nationalpark. Auf der anderen Seite fährt die Mittelalterbahn unter Dampf auf den Brocken - versteht man nicht, wieso und warum. Einzig "ganz nette Ecke"... das Bodetal. Aber dafür den ganzen Weg machen - NOPE. Gönnt Euch lieber den Malerweg, notfalls nur einzelne Etappen davon!!!!

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