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Eselstieg Trailhead – Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River loop from Selketal

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Harz Mountains

Falkenstein/Harz

Eselstieg Trailhead – Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River loop from Selketal

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4.6

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146

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Eselstieg Trailhead – Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River loop from Selketal

00:57

3.05km

110m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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140 m

Thalmühle motorhome parking and Café Müllerin

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A wonderful place with nice landlords and great views

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213 m

Selketal-Steig trail signpost

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Very good signage here in the Selketal

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612 m

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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1.62 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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2.56 km

Lower Outer Bailey of Falkenstein Castle

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Anyone who wanted to go to Falkenstein Castle had to pass one of the outer castles. Here stood the lower bailey, of which there is only this tablet as a reminder.

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2.71 km

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

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It is a very nice hiking trail along the Selke.

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3.05 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.99 km

986 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

687 m

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

23°C

11°C

49 %

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Eselstieg Trailhead – Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River loop from Selketal

Thalmühle motorhome parking and Café Müllerin

Selketal-Steig trail signpost

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

Eselstieg Trailhead

Lower Outer Bailey of Falkenstein Castle

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

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