Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)
201.8 km from Wernigerode-Schierke to Hoerschel. Along the way you climb 3,844 m and descend 4,508 m; the highest point is at 890 m. Walking time about 61 h – comfortably done in 11 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 8 °C
Along the way
- km 5.6 Bastkopf Summit · 513 m
- km 5.9 Im Steinbachtal Shelter
- km 6.3 Aussichtspunkt Weinklippe Viewpoint
- km 6.5 Rabensteine Summit · 499 m
- km 6.5 Talsperre Viewpoint
- km 6.5 Aussichtspunkt Teichtal Viewpoint
- km 7.1 Bockberg Summit · 496 m
- km 8.3 Katzenberg Summit · 476 m
- km 10.8 Talsperrenblick Viewpoint
- km 13.3 Hahnenkopf Summit
- km 15.0 Bielstein Summit · 476 m
- km 15.1 Aussichtspavillon Hoher Kleef Viewpoint
- km 15.9 Schornsteinberg Summit · 441 m
- km 17.0 Krockstein Viewpoint
- km 17.1 Kreuztalwächter Summit
- km 18.0 Gesundheitsbrunnen Spring · 431 m
- km 19.0 Harmsberg Summit · 492 m
- km 20.3 Aussichtspunkt Rappbode-Talsperre Viewpoint
- km 22.1 Kirchhofsberg Summit · 452 m
- km 24.3 Aussichtspunkt nach Wendefurth Viewpoint
- km 24.7 Schutzhütte Schöneburg Shelter
- km 26.2 Danneskleef Viewpoint
- km 27.0 Aussichtspunkt Wetzesteinklippe Shelter
- km 28.4 Osterberg Summit
- km 28.7 Zur Jägerbaude Hut
- km 29.0 Aussichtspunkt Hohe Sonne Viewpoint
- km 29.5 Hütte Schreckental Shelter
- km 29.9 Mittelkopf Summit · 286 m
- km 30.1 Albert-Schomburg-Platz Viewpoint
- km 30.3 An der Falkenklippe Shelter
- km 30.3 Falkenklippe Viewpoint
- km 30.8 Krügers Lust Viewpoint
- km 31.0 Hackelberensrast Viewpoint
- km 31.7 Weißer Hirsch Viewpoint
- km 32.5 Dobblers Höhe Viewpoint
- km 32.5 Wilhelmsblick Viewpoint
- km 34.2 Kleiner Rabenstein Summit · 385 m
- km 34.3 Großer Rabenstein Summit · 436 m
- km 36.3 Herzogshöhe Viewpoint · 380 m
- km 36.9 Prinzensicht Viewpoint
- km 37.1 Bodetalblick Viewpoint
- km 38.2 Hexentanzplatz Viewpoint
- km 38.6 Aussichtspunkt Bodetor Viewpoint
- km 38.7 Bülowhöhe Viewpoint
- km 39.5 Eis-Alm Hut
- km 40.6 Aussichtskanzel Barenberg Viewpoint
- km 40.6 Ruine Elendsburg Viewpoint
- km 43.3 Eulenbrunnen Spring
- km 50.0 Schutzhütte Dreieckiger Pfahl Shelter
- km 59.6 Hedwigs Quelle Spring
- km 63.7 Wolfskuppe Summit
- km 65.1 Beerberg Summit · 658 m
- km 65.9 Engelsburger Berg Summit
- km 66.2 Schwefelquelle Spring
- km 68.6 Breitenberg Summit · 644 m
- km 74.4 Kleiner Hauxkopf Summit
- km 75.0 Großer Hauxkopf Summit · 537 m
- km 79.1 Scholbenhütte Shelter
- km 80.4 Kirchberg Summit
- km 80.6 Bremer Ruh Shelter
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 11 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Schornsteinberg
Stage ends near Kleiner Rabenstein
Stage ends near Kleiner Hauxkopf
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)” trail?
About 201.8 km, from Wernigerode-Schierke to Hoerschel. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)” trail have?
About 3,844 m of ascent and 4,508 m of descent. The lowest point is at 175 m, the highest at 890 m.
How long does the “Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)” trail take?
Plan for about 61 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 11 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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