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Osterode am Harz

View from Sachsenstein Hut – Sachsenstein Rock Formation loop from Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

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Osterode am Harz

View from Sachsenstein Hut – Sachsenstein Rock Formation loop from Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

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436

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View from Sachsenstein Hut – Sachsenstein Rock Formation loop from Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

00:52

3.11km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Gipskarstlandschaft Bad Sachsa und Walkenried

Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

342 m

Historic Gypsum Kiln (HWN 192)

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic gypsum kiln is located west of Neuhof on the nature trail around the crane pond and was put into operation for the first time on October 21, 2006. …

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2

573 m

Lower Crane Pond Bad Sachsa

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic little ponds where you can watch some water birds. They are located directly on the Harzer Grenzweg. Nearby are two stamps of the Harzer hiking pin.

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3

1.14 km

View of the Sachsenstein Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cliff looks spectacular

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4

1.73 km

Sachsenstein Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

1.79 km

View from Sachsenstein Hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sachsenstein is a striking gypsum massif in the southern Harz karst area between Neuhof and Bad Sachsa, on whose summit the association "Nature and home care Neuhof e.V." has …

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6

1.81 km

Sachsensteinhütte (HWN 166) – View of Neuhof and the Harz Foreland

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Stamping point 166 is part of the "Harzer Grenzweg" long-distance hiking trail with a wonderful view. The Sachsensteinhütte is located higher up on a cliff and offers a few covered seating options.

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7

1.88 km

Sachsenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful way 🦊🙏

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8

2.72 km

View of the Gypsum Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's just terrible how nature is treated here.

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B

3.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

898 m

620 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.39 km

853 m

694 m

122 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

24°C

8°C

12 %

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