Start at Torfhaus, at about 800 m altitude, to head for the summit in about 6 hours (depending on hiking speed). The trail takes you through the Harz National Park, a protected area with one of the largest forests in Germany.
From the beautiful town of Goslar, famous for its Kaiserpfalz and historic city centre, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Torfhaus. Should you arrive in Goslar by train, we recommend you hire a car there to explore the Harz and the surrounding area at your leisure.
Discover the Harz Mountains by car. For example, visit the beautiful towns of Braunlage or Wernigerode. In winter Braunlage is under lots of snow and boasts great ski slopes. Wernigerode is an enchanting town characterised by its historic buildings and home to the Harzmuseum and an impressive bird park.
You can find the right hire car to explore the Harz and the surrounding area in Goslar or Nordhausen.