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Harzer Grenzweg

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58 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
1.550 m Elevation gain
1.550 m Elevation loss
1.141 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Harzer Grenzweg

Difficulty
Length 58 km
Elevation gain 1.550 m
Elevation loss 1.550 m
Highest Point 1.141 m · Brocken
Lowest Point 254 m · Kuranstalt Jungborn
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

58 km
1.550 m
1.550 m
Brocken
1.141 m
Kuranstalt Jungborn
254 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

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.

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Good to know about the Harzer Grenzweg

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with 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 not available all over 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

Getting there & route: Harzer Grenzweg

Arrival

You will arrive to Harzer Grenzweg via Hannover Airport.

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

Departure

Departure from Harzer Grenzweg is via Hannover Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / 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

Stage plan for the Harzer Grenzweg

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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