This no-frills official DJH youth hostel is open year-round and is located a few minutes' walk from the start of the Goetheweg trail for hikes to the top of the Brocken. It's a great place to meet other hikers and skiers of all ages and nationalities.
DJH Jugendherberge Torfhaus
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