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Germany, Harz, Germany

Hochharzstrasse

A short forested climb linking two Harz resort towns with tight wooded bends.

Length

12 km

In miles

7.5 mi

Driving time

13 min

Atlas rating

8.3 / 10

Driving quality7.9
Scenery8.6

The run

Braunlage to Sankt Andreasberg, following the B242. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Icy conditions frequent November to March