Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Schierke

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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Schierke

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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Schierke

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2.14km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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837 m

Steep Root Path

Highlight • Trail

you should be sure-footed here 🥾

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1.16 km

Ascent to the snoring cliff

Highlight • Climb

The snoring cliff can be easily climbed at your own risk using ladders. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are required. Once at the top you will be rewarded with a great view.

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The Schnarcherklippen near Schierke in the Harz Mountains are an impressive rock formation with two towers that produce strange noises when the wind blows from the south-easterly direction. The sound is pretty similar to snoring.

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1.23 km

Schnarcherklippen

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.54 km

Trail between Mäuseklippen and Schnarcherklippen

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Mouse cliffs can be easily climbed.

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1.61 km

Mäuseklippen

Highlight • Natural Monument

A really cool spot to discover. At first glance, one feels trapped in a world of witches, since the "inner courtyard" is predestined for a Walpurgis Night. However, climbers also get their money's worth. Whether you are a hobby explorer or an experienced climber - everyone will find something here. Climbing hooks are available in several places, but with a little skill you can also dare the ascent on the back without great equipment. Ideal for a break.

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