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Ledge cliff (HWN 15) – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Elendstal

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Ledge cliff (HWN 15) – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Elendstal

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Ledge cliff (HWN 15) – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Elendstal

05:03

16.2km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

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1.92 km

Moorstieg Boardwalk (Harz National Park)

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A beautiful path in the upper area expanded with planks.

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2.80 km

Leistenklippe Trail

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Very nice “moor path”. I can only recommend. 👍

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3.18 km

Ledge cliff (HWN 15)

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The Leistenklippe is next to the Grenzklippe one of the cliffs of the Hohnekamm. Also located at 900 meters, the view from here is probably the most spectacular. The border …

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3.26 km

Leistenklippe Viewpoint and Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Station HWN 15

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From the top of the cliffs you have a great view of the entire Harz region.

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3.36 km

Hohnekamm Ridge

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A narrow, stony path leads over the ridge of the Hohnekamm. On both sides of the path you will discover impressive rock formations and can look far over the Harz …

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5.92 km

Hölle

Forest

8.99 km

View of Wurmberg

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When you look at it from here, you know why it's called Wurmberg;)

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9.68 km

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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Very beautiful hiking trail, but also very difficult to hike. Nature lovers will get their money's worth. Good physical condition and sure footing are essential.

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15.7 km

Ruins

16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

3.66 km

3.58 km

1.90 km

257 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

3.66 km

3.63 km

532 m

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

14°C

10°C

43 %

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Ledge cliff (HWN 15) – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Elendstal

Moorstieg Boardwalk (Harz National Park)

Leistenklippe Trail

Ledge cliff (HWN 15)

Leistenklippe Viewpoint and Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Station HWN 15

Hohnekamm Ridge

View of Wurmberg

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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