Großer Knollen lookout tower – Knollenkreuz Rest Area loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

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Großer Knollen lookout tower – Knollenkreuz Rest Area loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

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Großer Knollen lookout tower – Knollenkreuz Rest Area loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

05:58

19.8km

620m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.19 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.70 km

Frauenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice place to linger is the Frauenstein, located a little way off in the forest.

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6.15 km

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

Highlight • Castle

Rare design for North German conditions. The castle has literally grown together with the rock. The passages in the rocks, the rock itself and the fountain are worth seeing. The …

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7.19 km

Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

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This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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12.9 km

Großer Knollen lookout tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest mountain in the southern Harz is 687.4 meters high and the view from here is great and makes up for the climb. If you still want to crack …

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14.4 km

View of the Valley Near Knollenkreuz

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way to the Grosser Knollen you can enjoy this wonderful view about halfway behind the Knollenkreuz.

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15.1 km

Viewpoint

16.3 km

Knollenkreuz Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The Knollenkreuz stamping point. From here we continue to the Grosser Knollen.

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17.5 km

Kupferroser Kunst and Kehrgraben

Highlight • Historical Site

A historically interesting place

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17.8 km

Lutter Stream

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The Lutter is an idyllic stream, natural and wildly romantic.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

8.28 km

1.50 km

503 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

6.00 km

1.54 km

1.07 km

588 m

499 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

24 %

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Großer Knollen lookout tower – Knollenkreuz Rest Area loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

Frauenstein Rock Formation

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Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

Großer Knollen lookout tower

View of the Valley Near Knollenkreuz

Knollenkreuz Rest Area

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