--- title: "Sonnenberg circular trail" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/tour/sonnenberg-circular-trail" description: "The circular route begins at the Harzklub hiking lodge Sonnenberg. We go southwards up past the ski lifts to Große Sonnenberg. Then we turn right downhill again, passing the Snow White cliffs to a shelter at a fork in the path. We stay below Sonnenberg and follow the beginning of the \"Sonnenberger Graben\" eastwards for a stretch. However, we soon turn left off this, following the wide track. Shortly before reaching the road to St. Andreasberg, we take the small left-side path to cross the road so that we can reach the hiking trail starting directly opposite, which we follow to the next crossroads. We now turn left on the \"Harzburger Weg\" on the north flank of Rehberg and reach the ski cross at the highest point. After descending, we reach a larger track again, which we follow on the left side towards Sonnenberg. On this section of the path we enjoy a wide view towards Brocken as well as the striking peaks of Achtermann and Wurmberg. After passing under a ski lift, we reach the road again. Right of it, a footpath leads us back to the starting point below the carriageway." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/96046108/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Sonnenberg circular trail ========================= - 7.36 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Walking / hiking - 2:00 h - 7.36 km - 161 m - 139 m - 755 m - 834 m - 79 m - - Start: Parking lot Sonnenberg West at the Harzklub hiking lodge. - Destination: same as starting point Summer circular hiking trail at the Große and Kleine Sonnenberg in the high elevations of the Harz National Park. The circular route begins at the Harzklub hiking lodge Sonnenberg. We go southwards up past the ski lifts to Große Sonnenberg. Then we turn right downhill again, passing the Snow White cliffs to a shelter at a fork in the path. We stay below Sonnenberg and follow the beginning of the "Sonnenberger Graben" eastwards for a stretch. However, we soon turn left off this, following the wide track. Shortly before reaching the road to St. Andreasberg, we take the small left-side path to cross the road so that we can reach the hiking trail starting directly opposite, which we follow to the next crossroads. We now turn left on the "Harzburger Weg" on the north flank of Rehberg and reach the ski cross at the highest point. After descending, we reach a larger track again, which we follow on the left side towards Sonnenberg. On this section of the path we enjoy a wide view towards Brocken as well as the striking peaks of Achtermann and Wurmberg. After passing under a ski lift, we reach the road again. Right of it, a footpath leads us back to the starting point below the carriageway. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (58%) Gravel (19%) Path (23%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The path is marked by the Harz National Park as a circular hiking trail with a red symbol and a 2. In the first third, we also follow the Harzklub main hiking trail 16C with a blue circle. Later at the ski cross, it is 16E and afterwards we follow 16G. Read more Equipment Normal hiking equipment with good footwear recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Striking settlement "Sonnenberg" located on the B242 Harzhochstraße Clausthal-Zellerfeld - Braunlage, directly at the intersection of the state road to/from St. Andreasberg - Bad Lauterberg. Read more **Parking**Parking lot Sonnenberg West at the Harzklub hiking lodge. Read more **Public transportation** At Sonnenberg, bus lines 840 St. Andreasberg - Altenau - Clausthal-Zellerfeld and 820 St. Andreasberg - Braunlage branch off with an approximately 1-2 hour frequency. Line 820 can be used in both directions if Braunlage is to be reached. Read more Additional information On this route you usually don’t meet many people. The paths are sometimes very natural and you can experience excellent forest walking. Read more Author Jörg Kühnhold Organization Nationalpark Harz License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Varied landscape of the national park with cliffs, moors, ditches, and wide views. Read more Safety guidelines Due to the long snow season, the path is only passable from late spring to autumn. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Alpine skiing - National park info office - Tours 0.66 km - Walking / hiking 7.09 km - Walking / hiking 16.49 km - Walking / hiking **outdooractive** Contact Braunlage Download GPX file - -