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Landkreis Harz

Oberharz am Brocken

Birkenfeld Castle Ruins (Rübeland)

Landkreis Harz

Oberharz am Brocken

Birkenfeld Castle Ruins (Rübeland)

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Birkenfeld Castle Ruins (Rübeland)

Hiking

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Cycling

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Tips

July 14, 2021

Hiking

From Rübeland, the ruins of Birkenfeld Castle can be hiked up via a short but steep climb. The former castle area offers you a beautiful view of large parts of the Upper Harz. In good weather you can also see the prominent peak of the Brocken from here.

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September 3, 2021

Hiking

Nice view and great photo spot!

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August 30, 2020

Mountain biking

A short but stony trail leads down from Hohen Kleef.

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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