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title: "The Harzer-Hexen-Stieg - Harzer Tourismusverband e.V."
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description: "Devilishly beautiful and hellishly exciting – on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, you’ll hike over 100 kilometres through the highlights of the Harz."
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The Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

 

> Devilishly beautiful and hellishly exciting!

Cross the Harz Mountains from west to east or from  to . Over 100 kilometres – even 150 kilometres if you include all the variants – you’ll experience gentle, fragrant mountain meadows around Buntenbock, bizarre rock formations in the , the extensive Rappode dam system, and finally the deep Bodetal gorge just before Thale.

You'll hike through the  with its unique Brocken moorland. Everywhere, you’ll encounter the magical world of legends and myths, as well as traces of more than a . Like liquid gold, the water flows through the ditches of the  and gathers in idyllic ponds surrounded by meadows and forests. They invite you to rest and dream. In many places, even a refreshing swim is allowed.

Ambitious hikers can rack up mileage by completing the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg in fewer than the five recommended stages. Pleasure hikers tackle one of the approx. 20-kilometre stages each day and make sure not to miss any of the .

Along the route, the so-called  point out interesting but often hidden details in the surroundings. With the , you can join Hanni & Paul on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg (TIP: download the multimedia guide onto your phone before your hike!).

The Harzer-Hexen-Stieg is a joint project of ,  and the .

It is an award-winning  and belongs to the exclusive group of .

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Orientation

Hiking maps, tour portal and more…

 

 

### Hosts & Tour Operators

with offers for your hike along the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

 

 

### **Experiences along the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg**

 sometimes point out a very special view, sometimes tell a story, or invite you to take a short rest.

In the  for the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, you’ll meet the fictional hiking couple Paul & Anni. They travelled along the popular Harzer-Hexen-Stieg and uncovered quite a few secrets. At 28 stations, they share their experiences through short audio plays and films.

 

 

Sponsors & Partners

of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

 

 

Quality Hiking Trail Hiking Germany

 

Magical Inspiration

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