Heinrichshöhe

Located at 1,040 meters above sea level, Heinrichshöhe stands as the second-highest peak in the Harz Mountains, featuring a 5-meter granite tor at its summit.

Count Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode established a peatworks facility on Heinrichshöhe in 1747, which operated until its destruction by fire in 1799.

The Heinrichshöhenweg, first documented in 1591, represents the oldest recorded path to the Brocken mountain, running parallel to the current Brocken Road.

The mountain lies 3.2 kilometers north-northwest of Schierke village within Wernigerode borough, accessible through multiple marked hiking trails in the national park.

A granite inscription carved in 1936 by the Brockenschutz remains visible at the summit, marking a period before the area became restricted during German division.

GPS coordinates: 51.78944,10.62917

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05