Braunlage for the eye

6.50 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition:
Walking / hiking
  • 1:45 h
  • 6.50 km
  • 87 m
  • 87 m
  • 542 m
  • 630 m
  • 88 m
  • Start: Heinrich-Jasper-Platz, Braunlage, GPS: 32 U 611163 5731847
  • Destination: Heinrich-Jasper-Platz, Braunlage, GPS: 32 U 611163 5731847

Short discovery route with the most beautiful views of Braunlage and the Wurmberg.

This short hike for the whole family begins directly in the town center. You walk along the ski slope to the Loipentor, where after less than a kilometer you are rewarded with the first view over the town. The route continues along the edge of town until you reach the mountain meadows at Hasselkopf and one of Braunlage’s most beautiful viewpoints, the Adamsblick. Enjoy the view of the Wurmberg, the course of the former inner-German border, and the Achtermannshöhe!

The return path of the route leads you along the main shopping street past numerous shops and dining options back to the starting point. It is also suitable for a shopping stroll.

Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Gravel
Street
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

You follow the signage of Route 2 from the starting point towards the ski slope to the Loipentor. From there, you take the Brockenumgehung of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg towards the sports field and youth hostel. Once there, you are above the arnica meadows and follow the marked path towards the cemetery and Meilerplatz. Along the way, you cross the federal road at the outskirts of Braunlage. When you reach Meilerplatz, head towards Adamsblick. From there, go towards the town center, along Braunlage’s main shopping street, past shops, restaurants, and cafés, back to the center and the starting point of the route.

During the entire round, you have the option to shorten the route by turning towards the town center.

Directions & Parking facilities

B 4 junction B 27 into the center of Braunlage

Wurmberg cable car parking lot; GPS: 32 U 611347 5732377
From there, follow B 27 towards Hohegeiß to the starting point of the route

Bus stops: Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße or Trinitatiskirche
Bus connections: 820, 257, 470

Additional information

Tourist Information Braunlage
Elbingeröder Straße 17
38700 Braunlage
Tel. 05520  93070
tourist-info@braunlage.de
www.braunlage.de

Author

Harzer Tourismusverband

Organization

Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt

License (master data)

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy a unique view of Braunlage at the Adamsblick with a picnic on just over half of the route!

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