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Selkefall Waterfall – Selkefall (South Bank) loop from Mägdesprung

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Selkefall Waterfall – Selkefall (South Bank) loop from Mägdesprung

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Selkefall Waterfall – Selkefall (South Bank) loop from Mägdesprung

01:18

4.65km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

26 m

Defeated Stag sculpture group, Mägdesprung

Highlight • Monument

The sculptural group “Defeated Deer” in 1862 by Johann Heinrich Kureck was created using the then newly developed zinc casting process. Since then it has been standing on the Hüttenplatz in Mägdesprung.

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2

247 m

Mägdesprung Railway Station

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Old, unfortunately aging train station and unfortunately no photo opportunity yet.
At least you can get a fresh sausage or a coffee in a simple and friendly way.

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3

2.31 km

Hiking trail along the Selke River

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Selke+Waterfall

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4

2.46 km

Selkefall Waterfall

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The Selke waterfall was created with the construction of the Carls Teich between 1828 and 1830.

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5

2.48 km

Selkefall (South Bank)

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The way to the waterfall is quite an experience, and then this beautiful waterfall 🤗. With its many seats, the Selkefall is a special highlight in the beautiful Selke Valley.

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2.48 km

Selke Waterfall

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7

2.97 km

Selketalbahn Railway Line

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Nice depot for a locomotive motif

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8

3.29 km

Wire train station and level crossing

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The Selketalbahn is the origin of the Harz narrow-gauge railways. The Gernrode – Mägdesprung route was opened on August 7, 1887.

Source: hsb-wr.de/Fahrplan-Tarife/Streckennetz/Selketalbahn

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4.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

868 m

575 m

243 m

237 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.18 km

615 m

501 m

345 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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