Braunlage: Hexenexpress - Wurmberg
Few places in Lower Saxony have a history as closely tied to the Harz mining tradition as Braunlage. Set on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, the town lies below the Wurmberg, at 971 metres Lower Saxony’s highest mountain. The Wurmberg has long shaped Braunlage’s role as a mountain-resort centre, with the Wurmbergseilbahn linking the town to its upper slopes and ski area. Braunlage also stands close to the former inner-German border, whose division affected local life during the Cold War. Forested ridges and mountain paths connect the town with the wider Harz, while the nearby Harz National Park protects a substantial area of upland forest.
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Braunlage lies along the Warm Bode in Lower Saxony’s Harz Mountains, and its position below the Wurmberg has shaped it into one of the region’s principal mountain-sports towns. At 971 metres, the Wurmberg is Lower Saxony’s highest peak; its slopes support walking and cycling in warmer months and winter-sports facilities when conditions allow. The Wurmberg cable car links Braunlage with the summit area, while the town centre provides a practical base of hotels, restaurants and shops. The surrounding Harz range has long been associated with mining and mountain travel. Find related webcams in the surrounding Harz Mountains to build a fuller picture of Braunlage and Lower Saxony.
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