Große Sandhöhlen

Spectacular white sandstone caves in the forest under the castle ruins Regenstein, a worthwhile destination. The big caves and the white sand seem like a fairy tale.

Unique landscape. Caves in white sandstone. Some are walkable, some are not. 😀

The sand caves in the army are located northeast below the castle ruins and fortress Regenstein.

The "Heers" is a large forest mainly consisting of pine trees between Blankenburg and Halberstadt. This area was named after the, in former times significant army road, which runs through the forest.

The sand caves or like the Blankenburg say "The Sandhutsche" are for every first visitor an impressive discovery in the middle of the pine forest. Already on the way there, the many small rocks and sandy sections, but the "Sandhutsche" with their up to three meters high rocks and the caves carved by people in the stone surpasses all expectations.

This fascinating landscape was chosen by the ancient Teutons as a meeting place and has lost nothing of its magical appeal.

The sand caves was chosen by our stamp wanderers in 2009 as the most beautiful stamp spot.

The starting point for a visit is the parking lot below the castle, easily accessible and signposted from the B 6 n. It makes sense first to hike the Regensteinmühle HWN 82 on the narrow, signposted path on the left hand side of the parking lot. You then reach the sand caves in the army via the army road below the Regensteinmühle on the right. From the sand caves several marked trails lead up to the castle and fortress Regenstein HWN 80.

Source: Harzer-Wandernadel.de

Beautiful place. When you step out of the pine forest and suddenly find yourself on the edge of a rock you are completely overwhelmed.

If you want to have a little holiday feeling, the sand caves are in good hands. The sandy paths are a little challenge for all cyclists and mountain bikers. HWN 81 has a stamp for hikers.

Stamp office of the Harzer hiking nobility.

It is believed that there was a Germanic Thingplatz there in protohistoric times. The very fine quartz sand mined here was formerly used as scouring sand and as sand for cleaning floorboards.

The large and small sand caves (about 195 m above sea level NH) [1] are a natural monument in the district of Harz in Saxony-Anhalt. They are located near Blankenburg in the Heers forest area northeast below the rain stone (289.4 m), on which the castle ruins Regenstein is located.
It is believed that there was a Germanic Thingplatz in protohistoric times. The very fine quartz sand mined here was formerly used as scouring sand and as sand for cleaning floorboards.

An absolute must, if you are in the vicinity. Definitely worth seeing !

Beautiful the Sandhölen great place

great landscape, a detour here is definitely worthwhile

Larger sandpit for young and old

The sandstone caves lie in the middle of the forest on a football field large clearing

A very surreal place you do not expect. Worth seeing.

From the Stempelstell you have a very nice view of the sand caves.

Definitely should be taken with you when you are around. 👍🏻

phenomenal