Scherstorklippen Cliff
Prominent rocky crags popular with hikers
Granite tors near Braunlage in the Harz Mountains, the Scherstorklippen attract hikers along forest trails and climbers seeking small rock faces and ridge viewpoints.
Scherstorklippen at a Glance#
About Scherstorklippen#
Scherstorklippen is a named rock formation in the Harz region of central Germany, composed of exposed bedrock and tors that rise above surrounding forested slopes. It is one of several craggy outcrops in the Harz that are frequented by hikers and day visitors for short walks and viewpoints.
The formation is part of the upland Harz landscape and is reached by local trails from nearby villages and forest roads. From the rock outcrops visitors can obtain views across the surrounding hills and woodland typical of the region.
Weather & Climate near Scherstorklippen#
Scherstorklippen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1338 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 1° | -9° | 142 mm | - | - | 7.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 1° | -8° | 101 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 4° | -5° | 130 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 8° | 0° | 87 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 14° | 7° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 99 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 92 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 97 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 114 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 4° | -4° | 134 mm | - | - | 7.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 2° | -7° | 161 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
