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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Harzgerode

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Harzgerode

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Harzgerode

03:25

12.2km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Oberes Selketal Nature Trail

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cute and very educational 👍🏼

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3.07 km

Köthener Hut

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Definitely the most beautiful hut in the Harz! Looks like a church and after the steep ascent invites you to take a contemplative break with the best view. ;)

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3.88 km

Friendship Cliff – View into the Selke Valley

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This small bench is about 50 meters off the path, but the short detour to the Friendship Cliff is definitely worth it. During a break you can enjoy the wonderful …

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4.12 km

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

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The Alexius Cross was erected near Mägdesprung in memory of Duke Alexius Friedrich Christian von Anhalt-Bernburg. During the Second World War, the cross was shot through and fell down into …

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4.14 km

Mägdetrappe Viewpoint

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The legendary Mädgetrappe is a depression in the rock above the Harz village of Mägdesprung. According to legend, a giantess left her footprint in the stone when she jumped over …

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8.49 km

View of the Selke Valley and its winding road

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If you look for a small trail before (or after) the Pioneer Tunnel, you will end up right on the steep cliff, which offers an unobstructed, incredible view of the "small" road below.

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8.50 km

Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel)

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An approximately ten meter long rock breakthrough on the pioneer path. There's no way around it. In the truest sense of the word "We have to get through this". :-)

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9.55 km

Luise Temple

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A beautiful temple that the eponym of Alexisbad had built in honor of his daughter Luise.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

2.58 km

2.19 km

1.99 km

550 m

427 m

184 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

3.34 km

2.45 km

937 m

591 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Harzgerode

Oberes Selketal Nature Trail

Köthener Hut

Friendship Cliff – View into the Selke Valley

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

Mägdetrappe Viewpoint

View of the Selke Valley and its winding road

Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel)

Luise Temple

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