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Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

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Harz Mountains

Osterode am Harz

Herzberg am Harz

Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

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Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

02:40

9.12km

250m

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: February 24, 2026

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3.12 km

Forest Trails Between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels Castle Ruins

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Very nice circular route in the forest between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels castle ruins

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4.16 km

Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle

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The area here is varied and family-friendly. There is also a lot to discover apart from the designated attractions

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5.48 km

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

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Rare design for North German conditions. The castle has literally grown together with the rock. The passages in the rocks, the rock itself and the fountain are worth seeing. The …

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6.18 km

Beautiful section between castle ruins and the Unicorn Cave

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Beautiful forest path connecting the castle and the cave

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6.19 km

Forest Path Ascent in the Harz Mountains

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A beautiful visual climb through super nature

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6.50 km

Haus Einhorn Visitor Center & Kiosk

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Here you can stay well. Not possible at the moment due to the season, but when it's open again you can bear it well

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6.53 km

Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

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This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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7.56 km

Bench with a view of the Harz Mountains

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on the karst hiking trail

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

3.47 km

998 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.46 km

836 m

583 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

Forest Trails Between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels Castle Ruins

Forest Trail Near Einhornhöhle

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

Beautiful section between castle ruins and the Unicorn Cave

Forest Path Ascent in the Harz Mountains

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