Harzer Grenzweg

Germany Germany

Worth knowing

The Harzer Grenzweg runs for a length of 58 kilometers through Germany.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Harzer Grenzweg.
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 you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

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.

Facts about Harzer Grenzweg

Difficulty
Length
58 km
Elevation gain
1.550 m
Elevation loss
1.550 m
Highest Point
Brocken / 1.141 m
Lowest Point
Kuranstalt Jungborn / 254 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
58 km
1.550 m
1.550 m
Brocken
1.141 m
Kuranstalt Jungborn
254 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Harzer Grenzweg
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the Harzer Grenzweg
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Harzer Grenzweg is:

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Arrival to the Harzer Grenzweg

You will arrive via Hannover Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure from the Harzer Grenzweg

Departure is via Hannover Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 4 hours.

Map and elevation profile of the Harzer Grenzweg

What else you should know about the Harzer Grenzweg

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