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View of the Brocken – Reversible oak (HWN 165) loop from Zorge

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View of the Brocken – Reversible oak (HWN 165) loop from Zorge

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View of the Brocken – Reversible oak (HWN 165) loop from Zorge

01:58

6.47km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

Staufenberg

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108 m

Zorge Smithy

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A great photo opportunity, located directly on the main street, is part of the Zorger Wandenadel quiz

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742 m

Wooden Bridge Over the Elsbach

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Here you could get to the other side of the Elsbach and hike from there through the forest to Zorge

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1.84 km

Stepmother crossing

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Good to know that you are on the right path

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1.97 km

Stiefmutter Shelter and Hundertmorgenwiese Viewpoint (HWN 164)

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The stamp point 164 of the Harzer hiking pin is part of the long-distance hiking trail "Harzer Grenzweg". At the stepmother viewpoint there is a small refuge.

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2.94 km

View of Ravensberg from the Wendeleiche

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There are always views like this on the climb to the Wendeleiche. The climb is strenuous, but it's worth it.

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3.25 km

View of the Brocken

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Sometimes you can also see the Brocken.

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3.29 km

Reversible oak (HWN 165)

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The old turning body has fallen over in the meantime. You can still see the remains of the old spiral staircase that long ago allowed visitors to climb to the platform in the treetop.

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3.81 km

Green Belt – Former Inner-German Border Trail

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The Green Belt is very interesting in terms of nature, culture and recent history.

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6.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.37 km

1.13 km

219 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.37 km

863 m

485 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

91 %

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View of the Brocken – Reversible oak (HWN 165) loop from Zorge

Zorge Smithy

Wooden Bridge Over the Elsbach

Stepmother crossing

Stiefmutter Shelter and Hundertmorgenwiese Viewpoint (HWN 164)

View of Ravensberg from the Wendeleiche

View of the Brocken

Reversible oak (HWN 165)

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