Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken
Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken
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Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken
03:36
11.2km
480m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
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Start point
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1.31 km
View of Riefensbeek from the Trakehner square
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Enjoy a wonderful panoramic view & heavenly peace 🎨💚
Great trail to Hanskuehneburg🏰👍🏻🎨💚
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2.16 km
View of Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken and Sösetalsperre
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2.35 km
Eleonorenblick Shelter (HWN 147) – View of the Sösetalsperre
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Question: Does anyone know Anette and Alwin 😅☝️
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Hanskühnenburg Cliff
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The story begins with the brave knight Hans, who was known for his bravery and daring deeds. He resided in his mighty castle, which towered high above the valley and offered an imposing sight. But Hans was not only notorious for his bravery, but also for his stubbornness. One day he met an enchanting maiden of extraordinary beauty. Driven by his passion and determination to possess her, he abducted the young lady against her will to his mighty castle, which from then on became known as Hanskühnenburg.
The imprisoned maiden felt unhappy and alone in the dark and threatening castle. She could not escape, as the castle walls and the guards made her escape impossible. In her desperation, she began to pray, hoping that someone would hear her prayers and free her from this predicament.
Time passed, and the maiden continued to pray tirelessly. Then, one day, during a violent storm, a miracle happened. Lightning flashed across the sky, thunder rumbled, and the rain fell in torrents. In the midst of this chaos and the mighty forces of nature, something inexplicable happened: the castle and Knight Hans literally sank underground. Nature itself seemed to save the maiden.
Overwhelmed with amazement and joy, the maiden realized that her prayers had finally been answered. She took the opportunity and escaped from her former captivity. The Hanskühnenburg, which once towered so imposingly and threateningly over the valley, had disappeared, and in its place only a square rock remained, which from then on served as a testimony to the miracle and the rescue of the Virgin.
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6.87 km
Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144)
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8.13 km
Narrow Forest Trail Near Sösetalsperre
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10.2 km
Wiesenweg Shelter with Water and Grill
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10.3 km
Riefensbeek Barbecue and Picnic Area
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11.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.23 km
3.97 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.75 km
4.06 km
366 m
< 100 m
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Monday 27 July
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The route was very short, but you can't choose the weather.
I can still recommend the highlights.
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The last stamp in the magazine and now Wanderkaiser.👸
The Hanskühneburg is a very beautiful building with simple but good home cooking and delicious cakes. It was the grand finale today.
However, you need to have good lungs for the steep climb. 😅 Luckily we only walked down it.
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Really fun.
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Now it's 197 and only 25 more to go 🫅🎊
What could be better than setting off early and hiking, without the pressure, without the thought of not being back so late, going back to work tomorrow... no, I'm on VACATION 🥳🥳🥳😂.
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Good Friday was stamp day! 🙂
Today we went stamp hunting near Osterode. Started in Riefensbeek in a drizzle, it went uphill to over 800 m. On the way to the Hanskuehnenburg there was a spacious barbecue area and many fallen trees to see. The paths weren't always clear, so I often had to improvise. A temporary bridge also …
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