Wurmberg Summit – Schnarcherklippen loop from Kramershai

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Wurmberg Summit – Schnarcherklippen loop from Kramershai

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Wurmberg Summit – Schnarcherklippen loop from Kramershai

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15.0km

580m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Harzer Bachtäler

Elendstal

Kramershai

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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733 m

Grenzweg (Former Border Trail) to Wurmberg

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Easy but steady climb on the old border path to Wurmberg

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Wurmberg Summit

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From the top station of the Wurmberg Bahn, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy mountain biking. You can start longer tours here or try out the tracks in the bike park Braunlage. Four routes start directly up here and lead down to the valley station. From there you can let yourself be brought up by mountain railway to the top. If you put the end of your tour here, you could strengthen yourself at a stop on the Wurmberg Alm and then enjoy the final descent.

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2.47 km

Wurmbergschanze (former Wurmberg ski jump)

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386 steps to climb

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4.42 km

View of Brocken and Wurmberg

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And take the bus back

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4.82 km

Müllershai

Forest

6.12 km

Schnarcherklippen

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A real highlight in the region: the snoring cliffs, which even Goethe occupied with in Faust I and Faust II ("[...] and the cliffs that bend down, and the long rocky outcrops, how they snore, how they blow!"). Located between the Barenberg and the Mouse Cliffs, you can reach the Snore Cliffs relatively quickly after starting in Misery. While the climb can seem a little daunting, it's really worth the climb. From the top of the cliffs - you are about 700 meters above sea level - the view towards Elend, Schierke, Wurmberg and Bodetal is truly breathtaking. Since the ascent is via stairs and metal steps, surefootedness and a head for heights are absolutely necessary.

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6.47 km

Steep Root Path

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you should be sure-footed here 🥾

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8.52 km

View of the Wurmberg and Schierke from Helenenruh

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Very nice view of the Wurmberg.

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8.55 km

Helenenruh Viewpoint — HWN 21: View of the Brocken and Schierke

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A small refuge and the location for the Harzer hiking nobility number 21 can be found here, but not more. Helenenruhe is only with a bit of headfirst the view into the 150-meter-deep valley of the cold Bode - and with a clear view of the Brocken - free. Nevertheless, a really nice place for picnics, pause and pause, before you go on the way back to misery.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

6.64 km

237 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

4.72 km

2.83 km

475 m

241 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Sunday 4 October

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Comments

July 8, 2023,🚶🚶🚶‍♀️Chillige Hitzerunde🥵 Braunlage-> Elend und retour

Chilling Saturday round 😊 Laughing a lot, sweating a lot 🥵
And unfortunately the end of the recording from Rodelhaus.
Mouse is happy about 5 HWN stamps and one more special stamp in her hiking pass 🐭

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December 27, 2024,der Wurmberg, das Elendstal und die Schnarcherklippen

Most wanted 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
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Today I wanted to see the sun...and I had a feeling where to find it...so I set off there...to the Harz Mountains-!
It's a shame that I can't save all the sun today...
only in image format...-!

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May 29, 2025,Schierke, Goethe und der Wurmberg

This hike is a true highlight and gives the second-highest mountain in the Harz a real boost. First, it follows the beautiful, cold Bode River, then climbs over root-covered paths to the heights of the "Snoring Cliffs." Iron ladders take you to the summit, offering a magnificent panoramic view. The path to the Wurmberg starts off leisurely, but then the …

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October 3, 2024,Rundtour vom Waldbad Elend zum Wurmberg

Despite the rain, it was a great tour and we were able to collect 5 more stamps for the Harz hiking badge. We deserved dinner at the Gasthaus am Waldbad.

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November 3, 2024,Deutschlands höchste Ländergipfel #6 - Niedersachsen: Wurmberg

I've decided to hike the highest peaks in each of the German states. Here's Part 1: The Wurmberg in Lower Saxony.

In good weather, you can see the Harz Mountains in all directions from the Wurmberg. The Brocken is also within sight. The Wurmberg itself offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment options.

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