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Lutter am Barenberge

Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Lutter am Barenberge

Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

01:55

7.16km

80m

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: September 16, 2026

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Appelhorn

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.65 km

Sinkhole in Appelhorn

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a large sinkhole next to the path

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2.06 km

Sinkhole (Doline) in Appelhorn Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

A sinkhole is formed by the collapse or re-collapse of non-water-soluble cover layers above a cavity in the subsoil.

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3

2.59 km

Sinkhole in Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of many sinkholes, right next to the trail

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4

2.98 km

Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

wonderful nature reserve, which is worth visiting

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5

3.15 km

Bench with a view of the Brocken and Harz Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bench with a wonderful view of the Harz that invites you to linger

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6

5.19 km

Appelthorn Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful nature reserve with magnificent flora and fauna. It's worth a visit.

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7

7.01 km

Hiking Car Park NSG Appelhorn

Highlight • Parking

Update 18.04.2026: The barrier has been moved, and the original parking lot has been relocated approximately 200 m forward, with fewer parking options.

There are sufficient
opportunities here for parking and for starting tours through the NSG Appelhorn.

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

Surfaces

3.03 km

2.97 km

1.03 km

140 m

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Thursday 8 October

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Comments

January 19, 2025,NSG Appelhorn – Bank am NSG Appelhorn Runde von Ostlutter

Beautiful hike on paved paths. Great view of the Brocken. We want to do the tour again in the spring.

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November 2, 2025,NSG Appelhorn

Autumn tour through the wonderful Appelhorn nature reserve with its abundant wildlife and sinkholes.

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