Otto rock

The Ottofelsen, also known as Ottofels, lies at an altitude of around 584 m between Wernigerode and Drei Annen Hohne. The natural monument is known for its typical wool sack weathering and is one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Harz Mountains. Hikers can reach the summit via a steep staircase or iron ladders, from where there is a wide view of the Brocken, Wernigerode and the northern Harz foreland. The rock is named after Prince Otto zu Stolberg-Wernigerode and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers - there are numerous climbing routes of varying degrees of difficulty. The Ottofelsen can only be reached on foot; starting points for the hiking tours can be found in Hasserode, at the Steinerne Renne train station or in the Thumkuhlental valley. The interplay between the imposing granite formation and the natural Harz landscape is particularly striking.