Selke Valley Trail – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

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Falkenstein/Harz

Selke Valley Trail – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

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4.8

(49)

218

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Selke Valley Trail – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

01:48

6.69km

90m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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340 m

Thalmühlen Bridge

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Beautiful view of the shore.

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1.76 km

Rest Area in the Selketal Valley

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Take a break from everyday life on these beautiful loungers. Just listen to the birds and enjoy nature.

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1.83 km

Selke Valley Trail

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Super nice way

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2.08 km

Selketal

Nature Reserve

2.50 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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From here there is a really good view of the beautiful Falkenstein Castle.

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3.14 km

Selke Valley Trail

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Great developed path with sufficient width

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3.23 km

Selke Stream in the Bubental Nature Reserve

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The Selke with the Selketalstieg is a pure highlight.

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3.35 km

Mettenberg Shelter (HWN 203)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great rest area with a stamp point on the Selke.

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3.37 km

Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here you walk through an avenue of old chestnut trees through the Selketal. The path is lined with cow pastures and meadows and here and there you can catch a glimpse of the impressive Falkenstein Castle.

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6.69 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

6°C

93 %

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Selke Valley Trail – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

Thalmühlen Bridge

Rest Area in the Selketal Valley

Selke Valley Trail

View of Falkenstein Castle

Selke Valley Trail

Selke Stream in the Bubental Nature Reserve

Mettenberg Shelter (HWN 203)

Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley

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