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14-852: The trail runs from Osterode via Lerbach to Buntenbock , which is in the borough of Clausthal-Zellerfeld and surrounded by the Upper Harz Ponds . The ponds are part of a cultural monument to the former mining industry of the Harz , known as the Upper Harz Water Regale and to which the Dyke Ditch belongs. Following the Dyke Ditch, the path passes the Dam House as well as the Grabenhaus Rose which belongs to

28-472: A small spa park where, from April to September, there is a village market every fortnight on a Wednesday. In winter there is tobogganing and cross-country skiing on Buntenbock's local mountain, the Ziegenberg. 51°46′44″N 10°20′01″E  /  51.77889°N 10.33361°E  / 51.77889; 10.33361 Harzer Hexenstieg The Harz Witches' Trail ( German : Harzer Hexenstieg )

42-587: Is a checkpoint (no. 139) on the Harzer Wandernadel hiking network. Tourism has played an important role in Buntenbock for a good 100 years. In the early days it was advertised as a healthy place to recover from illness due to its mountain air. Buntenbock lay on important transport routes and was traditionally a village of carters, who mainly worked for the mines. The keeping of domestic animals, particularly horses and goats, stems from that time. In

56-738: Is a footpath, just under 100 km long, in Germany that runs from Osterode through the Harz mountains and over its highest peak, the Brocken , to Thale . It is a project by the Harz Transport Association and Harz Club and is part of the system of trails known as the Harzer Wandernadel . The trail runs from Osterode via Lerbach to Buntenbock , which is in the borough of Clausthal-Zellerfeld and surrounded by

70-556: Is a walking badge called the Harzer Hexenstieg for the total of 11 check points of the Harzer Wandernadel network of paths that may be found along the path. Buntenbock The small village of Buntenbock lies on the plateau of the Harz mountains in Germany and is part of the mining and university town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld . It is a state-recognised climatic health resort and has accommodation for 200 visitors as well as 700 inhabitants. The village lies on

84-507: The Bruchberg and Braunlage . The trail cannot be walked in one day, and in any case there are many points of interest en route, including unspoiled areas of nature as well as cultural landscapes and quaint villages. There are several hostels and shelters where walkers may overnight: There is a walking badge called the Harzer Hexenstieg for the total of 11 check points of the Harzer Wandernadel network of paths that may be found along

98-597: The Innerste at a height of 550–600 m above sea level . Surrounded by meadows, woods and numerous lakes (see Upper Harz Ponds ), it is a base for all sorts of leisure activities such as hiking , cycling , fishing , swimming and, in winter, cross-country skiing . From the Kuckholzklippe observation tower there is an impressive view over the mountains to the Harz Foreland. In the nearby refuge hut

112-929: The Steile Wand ("Steep Wall"). In Torfhaus the Witches' Trail splits into two routes. The main route runs along the Goethe Way to the Brocken, in places parallel to the Brocken Railway , and from there to Königshütte . An alternative route bypasses the Brocken and runs to other features of the Upper Harz Water Regale such as the Oderteich and the Rehberg Ditch . After passing Sankt Andreasberg and Braunlage this path rejoins

126-483: The Upper Harz Ponds . The ponds are part of a cultural monument to the former mining industry of the Harz , known as the Upper Harz Water Regale and to which the Dyke Ditch belongs. Following the Dyke Ditch, the path passes the Dam House as well as the Grabenhaus Rose which belongs to the town of Altenau . Passing the Förster Ludwig Platz and Naben Valley Waterfall the path reaches Torfhaus via

140-619: The Upper Harz Water Regale such as the Oderteich and the Rehberg Ditch . After passing Sankt Andreasberg and Braunlage this path rejoins the main route. From Königshütte two alternative routes go to Altenbrak . One way runs through Rübeland along the Rübeland Railway , the other past the Rappbode Reservoir . From Altenbrak the path continues to Thale , where the Harz Witches' Trail ends. The name of

154-419: The cheese dairy of Buntenbock's goat farm ( Ziegenhof ), goat's milk is processed into products such as the aromatic Buntenböcker Ziegenkäse goat's cheese. In the area around Buntenbock are numerous lakes from the mining era, which are used for swimming in summer and skating in winter. In and around Buntenbock there are many walking trails, which include the Harzer Hexenstieg that passes nearby. The village has

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168-598: The footpath is derived from the association of a number of sites with witches, including the Brocken and the Hexentanzplatz ("Witches' Dance Floor") in Thale and other sites such as the Bruchberg and Braunlage . The trail cannot be walked in one day, and in any case there are many points of interest en route, including unspoiled areas of nature as well as cultural landscapes and quaint villages. There are several hostels and shelters where walkers may overnight: There

182-466: The main route. From Königshütte two alternative routes go to Altenbrak . One way runs through Rübeland along the Rübeland Railway , the other past the Rappbode Reservoir . From Altenbrak the path continues to Thale , where the Harz Witches' Trail ends. The name of the footpath is derived from the association of a number of sites with witches, including the Brocken and the Hexentanzplatz ("Witches' Dance Floor") in Thale and other sites such as

196-414: The town of Altenau . Passing the Förster Ludwig Platz and Naben Valley Waterfall the path reaches Torfhaus via the Steile Wand ("Steep Wall"). In Torfhaus the Witches' Trail splits into two routes. The main route runs along the Goethe Way to the Brocken, in places parallel to the Brocken Railway , and from there to Königshütte . An alternative route bypasses the Brocken and runs to other features of

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