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Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge – Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle loop from Lichtenberg

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge – Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle loop from Lichtenberg

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Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge – Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle loop from Lichtenberg

04:22

16.0km

240m

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: June 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Altenhagen Hiking Car Park

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Starting point for tours in the Salzgitter ridge

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4.47 km

Elber Berg

Peak

7.76 km

Rasteberg

Peak

9.60 km

Oelber Castle

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Former moated castle first mentioned in 1226. In 1960, outdoor shots of the film "Das Spukschloss im Spessart" with Lieselotte Pulver were shot here.

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10.1 km

Graumann's Oak Viewpoint of Oelber

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Great view of Oelber where I mitm MTB the fast descent to Oelber would not necessarily interrupt

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12.8 km

Hohe Warte Summit

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The "Hohe Warte" is a high point on the ridge of the Lichtenberge and behind the "Langer Berg" is the highest elevation west of K2.

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15.3 km

Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge

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Carl Friedrich was already a bright mind.

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15.5 km

Lichtenberg Castle (Burg Lichtenberg)

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The remains of the castle are well worth seeing and are well labeled. If the observation tower was up, the view would be very good. Behind the castle there is …

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15.6 km

Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle

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Anyone who wants to see a trebuchet will get their money's worth here. However, the image remains limited to flying stone balls. In the Middle Ages, the mere sight of one was often enough for the opponents to give up.

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15.7 km

Blide catapult at Lichtenberg Castle

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The principle of the Blide is as simple as it is effective. The achievable values in terms of throwing weight and throwing distance are very impressive.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

5.65 km

1.24 km

101 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

3.37 km

1.63 km

832 m

711 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

13°C

6 %

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Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge – Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle loop from Lichtenberg

Altenhagen Hiking Car Park

Oelber Castle

Graumann's Oak Viewpoint of Oelber

Hohe Warte Summit

Gauss Stone, Lichtenberge

Lichtenberg Castle (Burg Lichtenberg)

Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle

Blide catapult at Lichtenberg Castle

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