Witches' Broom Landing Strip – View of the Drau Valley loop from Ziebl
Witches' Broom Landing Strip – View of the Drau Valley loop from Ziebl
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Witches' Broom Landing Strip – View of the Drau Valley loop from Ziebl
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6.05km
170m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.27 km
Witches' Broom Landing Strip
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The witches dance on the Brocken on the night of April 30th to May 1st, i.e., during Walpurgis Night. The Brocken, also called Blocksberg, is the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and is traditionally considered the site of the witches' sabbath gathering.
Walpurgis Night is a custom celebrated on the night of April 30th to May 1st. It dates back to pagan spring festivals and the legend of the witches' dance on the Brocken. According to legend, witches meet on the Brocken and dance with the devil to welcome spring.
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1.38 km
View of the Drau Valley
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2.18 km
Mountain Spring Stream
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6.05 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.98 km
2.32 km
743 m
Surfaces
2.71 km
1.88 km
837 m
589 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (690 m)
Lowest point (530 m)
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Sunday 12 July
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