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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Elendstal

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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Elendstal

Moderate

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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Elendstal

03:39

12.5km

330m

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: May 18, 2026

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Kramershai

Elendstal

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Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

Steep Root Path

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you should be sure-footed here 🥾

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1.91 km

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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2.29 km

Mäuseklippen

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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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2.46 km

View of the Mäuseklippen

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South of Schierke you will find the Mäuseklippen, now clearly visible after the large-scale dieback of the spruce forests.

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4.17 km

View of Stöberhai

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Thanks to the clear-cutting, you currently have a great view of the southern Harz, the Wurmberg, the Brocken and, at the end, all the way to Schierke.

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5.29 km

Harzer Wandernadel Stamp 18 – Grenzweg (Border Trail) at Kaffeehorst

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Clear and steadily rising path to the large Winterberg and the Wurmberg plateau. The path was previously used by the GDR border troops for control trips.

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11.5 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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11.5 km

View of the Wurmberg and Schierke from Helenenruh

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Very nice view of the Wurmberg.

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

3.92 km

859 m

391 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.59 km

1.66 km

1.17 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

11°C

93 %

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Schnarcherklippen – Mäuseklippen loop from Elendstal

Steep Root Path