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Falkenstein/Harz

Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Harz Mountains
Falkenstein/Harz

Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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586

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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

01:43

5.81km

160m

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: March 20, 2026

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Selketal

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23 m

Gasthaus Zum Falken

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A cyclist-friendly hotel with good home cooking.

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306 m

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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1.21 km

Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle stands out as a jewel above the Selketal in the eastern Harz Mountains. You can see it from afar when you arrive. From the other side of the …

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1.68 km

Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Wildly romantic paths do not always have to be overgrown - this is how you imagine a medieval entrance to a castle.

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2.06 km

Biotope and shelter on the way to Falkenstein Castle

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It is worth taking a break, there is an information board and a rest hut.
And if you are lucky you will meet little knights.

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2.97 km

Milestone and Information Center at Abberode

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Good thing they exist

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4.56 km

Eselstieg Trailhead

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Nice staircase that leads up to Falkenstein Castle. The strenuous way is definitely rewarded by the great castle!

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5.17 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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On various maps at this point a camera icon is located. So, was curious, leave way short and, yes you already have a nice view of the castle and the …

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5.81 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.09 km

852 m

391 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.14 km

612 m

534 m

276 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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