Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Harz Mountains

Landkreis Harz

Falkenstein/Harz

Witch’s Root (Selketal Nature Trail)

Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Harz Mountains

Landkreis Harz

Falkenstein/Harz

Witch’s Root (Selketal Nature Trail)

Witch’s Root (Selketal Nature Trail)

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 172 out of 183 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Selketal

Location: Falkenstein/Harz, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Best Hikes to Witch’s Root (Selketal Nature Trail)

Easy
4.7
(33)
172
View of Falkenstein Castle – Selke Riverside Trail loop from Meisdorf
01:05
4.19km
20m
Intermediate
4.8
(162)
564
Selke Riverside Trail – Falkenstein Castle loop from Meisdorf
04:34
16.2km
330m
Expert
4.8
(189)
589
Selke Riverside Trail – Falkenstein Castle loop from Ballenstedt
05:17
18.6km
380m

Tips

Klausi
The table opposite explains this very well.
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- July 12, 2020
Karla Chen
Imposing and easily recognizable root system
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- October 14, 2022
Jenny
Impressive tree roots right on the hiking trail along the Selke
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- June 18, 2021

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Location: Falkenstein/Harz, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Best Hikes to Witch’s Root (Selketal Nature Trail)

Easy
4.7
(33)
172
View of Falkenstein Castle – Selke Riverside Trail loop from Meisdorf
01:05
4.19km
20m
Intermediate
4.8
(162)
564
Selke Riverside Trail – Falkenstein Castle loop from Meisdorf
04:34
16.2km
330m
Expert
4.8
(189)
589
Selke Riverside Trail – Falkenstein Castle loop from Ballenstedt
05:17
18.6km
380m

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