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Falkenstein/Harz

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

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Harz Mountains
Falkenstein/Harz

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

Easy

4.8

(44)

205

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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: June 23, 2026

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Selketal

Waypoints

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1

340 m

Thalmühlen Bridge

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Beautiful view of the shore.

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2

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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3

1.83 km

Selke Valley Trail

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Super nice way

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2.08 km

Selketal

Nature Reserve

5

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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6

3.14 km

Selke Valley Trail

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Great developed path with sufficient width

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7

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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8

3.35 km

Mettenberg Shelter (HWN 203)

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Great rest area with a stamp point on the Selke.

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9

3.37 km

Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley

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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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

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Tuesday 30 June

21°C

13°C

72 %

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