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North Schnarcherklippe – Ascent to the snoring cliff loop from Schierke

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North Schnarcherklippe – Ascent to the snoring cliff loop from Schierke

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North Schnarcherklippe – Ascent to the snoring cliff loop from Schierke

04:13

13.5km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Elendstal

Kramershai

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2.37 km

Teufelsstieg Along the Kalte Bode

Highlight • Trail

Through the eerily beautiful valley of misery along the Kalte Bode, past the enchanted snoring cliffs and swampy Schluftwiesen, the 26-kilometer-long Harzer Teufelsstieg leads you on rooty paths and over the Brocken down into the mystical Eckertal to the spa town of Bad Harzburg. Inspired by Goethe's masterpiece Faust I, you walk in the footsteps of Mephisto and Doctor Faust and take the steepest paths up the Blocksberg, where witches and devils rage on Walpurgis Night.

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3.31 km

Barenberg Viewpoint (HWN Stamping Point 20)

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At this viewing platform you will not only receive the Harz hiking pin number 20, but also the first reward for the climb from Elend: a fantastic view. The steep climb beforehand should be tackled with good footwear in bad weather. The view then stretches across the Elend valley to Elend.

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4.21 km

North Schnarcherklippe

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.21 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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4.28 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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7.78 km

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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8.54 km

Herrentisch

Forest

9.24 km

Wurmberg Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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11.8 km

View of Brocken and Wurmberg

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And take the bus back

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

4.19 km

786 m

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.65 km

2.35 km

717 m

629 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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12°C

82 %

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North Schnarcherklippe – Ascent to the snoring cliff loop from Schierke

Teufelsstieg Along the Kalte Bode

Barenberg Viewpoint (HWN Stamping Point 20)

North Schnarcherklippe

Ascent to the snoring cliff

Schnarcherklippen

Grenzweg (Former Border Trail) to Wurmberg

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View of Brocken and Wurmberg

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