Torfhaus Brocken view
Altenau, Germany
A high moorland pass on the B4 with the classic view of the Brocken, the Harz’s highest summit. Boardwalks lead into the moor and the national park visitor centre is beside the car park.
Torfhaus lies at around 800 m in the Harz National Park and is one of the highest settlements in the Harz. Federal road B 4 runs here from Braunschweig to Braunlage. The village offers a view of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz (1,141 m). At the Torfhaus Moor, a raised bog where the Radau rises, a boardwalk runs with a view towards the Brocken.
The national park visitor centre opened in 2009 and is worth a visit before your hike. The large car park on the B 4 charges a fee. The Goetheweg to the Brocken is about 8.5 km one way and takes roughly two and a half hours uphill; there and back it is just over 17 km and around four and a half hours. If you only want the view, the short walk to the boardwalk at the moor (about 1.2 km from the car park) is enough.
- Nearest town
- Altenau, Germany
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 51.8030, 10.5340
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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FAQs
Where is Torfhaus Brocken view?
Torfhaus Brocken view is in Altenau, Germany, at GPS 51.8030, 10.5340. It is about 8 km from Sankt Andreasberg.
Can you camp near Torfhaus Brocken view?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Kristall-Saunatherme, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Torfhaus Brocken view?
Torfhaus Brocken view is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Harz: half-timbered towns and the Brocken.
What is there to see near Torfhaus Brocken view?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rammelsberg Mine (12 km), Rappbode Dam (26 km), Hexentanzplatz (35 km) and Quedlinburg Old Town (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Torfhaus Brocken view?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)