An approximately ten meter long rock breakthrough on the pioneer path. There's no way around it. In the truest sense of the word "We have to get through this". :-)

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Alwin

November 20, 2019

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Hats off to the pioneers, the way is fantastic and the tunnel an absolute highlight in the Harz

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Michi LE

September 5, 2023

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The Pioneer Tunnel is a stop on the Selketalstieg between Alexisbad and Mägdesprung and is located on the east side of the picturesque Selke Valley. This artificial, around 10 meters long and relatively low passage was driven through the rock in May 1900 within a few days. The hiking trail leads through here. There is no alternative route over or around the rock, so if you don't want to turn back you have to squeeze through the narrow tunnel. On the south side of the tunnel you have a beautiful view of the Selke Valley and the surrounding mountains.

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