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Torfhaus Brocken view – Mapillary (Hol Ger) 2024-06-22 14H43M19S000 (1001352612815694 at T0SLXx6RgHqbsFfAolnO9u) taken with Arashi Vision insta360 x4📷 Hol_Ger, CC BY-SA 4.0

Torfhaus Brocken view

Altenau, Germany

Views

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Camping OkertalsperreCampsite
    7 km from Torfhaus Brocken view
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz Alter Bahnhof AltenauMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Torfhaus Brocken view · 30 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Waldcampingplatz PolstertalCampsite
    8 km from Torfhaus Brocken view
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Harz Camp GöttingerodeCampsite
    10 km from Torfhaus Brocken view
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Die Wölfe vom WolfsteinCampsite
    10 km from Torfhaus Brocken view
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Harz Mountain CampCampsite
    11 km from Torfhaus Brocken view
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)