Sonnenstein (Ohm Mountains) – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

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Landkreis Eichsfeld

Sonnenstein

Sonnenstein (Ohm Mountains) – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

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Sonnenstein (Ohm Mountains) – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

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2.48km

70m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22 m

Anton Thraen Monument

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Hiking car park with rest area and several information boards

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185 m

Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps

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You're spoilt for choice - short and sweet or a little longer but more comfortable. But you should make sure you wear sturdy shoes on both routes.

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233 m

View of the Eichsfeld "Ayers Rock" (spoil heap) from the Sonnenstein Skywalk

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A beautiful view of the "Goldene Aue".

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610 m

View of the Brocken from Bodensteinweg Bench

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Construction of the Bischofferode potash mine began in 1909. Despite all the political turmoil, potash salts were mined until December 31, 1993. Until 1971, in addition to above-ground storage on …

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Sonnenstein (Ohm Mountains)

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The Sonnenstein is a 485.6 meter high mountain and a popular destination in Eichsfeld in northern Thuringia. The forest-free summit allows a good view of the western Harz with the …

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955 m

Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein

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Since 2015, a four-meter-tall wooden figure has been enthroned on the 485-meter-high Sonnenstein.

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1.01 km

Sonnenstein Weather Shelter

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There is a weather shelter on the Sonnenstein.

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1.65 km

Forest rest area with a poetry board

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This idyllic place offers the opportunity to relax in the middle of nature and enjoy the beauty of the forest.

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2.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

184 m

Surfaces

1.30 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2024,Mit den Muttis auf dem Sonnenstein🎒👗👓🐏🌿☀️

After a ☕️ and delicious 🎂 at Ares Ottens in Jützenbach, we went with our mothers to the Sonnenstein to enjoy the view of this beautiful place. Klärchen didn't hold back either and so we had a lovely afternoon.

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