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Entrance to the Rocky Descent

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Entrance to the Rocky Descent

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Entrance to the Rocky Descent

Name: Entrance to the Rocky Descent
Rating: 1.9

Recommended by 108 hikers out of 120

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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1. Regensteinmühle (HWN 82) – Regenstein Castle Ruins loop from Michaelstein

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2. Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Oesig

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3. Ruins of Regenstein Castle – Großvaterfelsen loop from Timmenrode

26.0km

07:39

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Tips

Jan

June 28, 2023

The descent is really tough, very steep, you should be sure-footed.
A few meters behind the military security fence is a beautiful staircase, which unfortunately is reserved for fence patrol soldiers.

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Knut

September 11, 2022

Attention, the path is not clearly visible in places. But many paths lead to the goal. 😜

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trackfinder

September 30, 2022

the path along the fence from the military area is quite steep

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Antje🥾aufZack🌍

February 7, 2023

The steep ascent is very worthwhile. And behind it, when descending to the parking lot, you come through a rocky gorge. Excellent. But please wear sturdy shoes

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Sven HZ

April 11, 2023

The path is really steep and not recommended without sturdy shoes, but it's no better going down, you can also slip.

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Manekranz

June 5, 2023

Very steep climb coming from the large sandstone caves.

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Michael 🌲🥾

August 16, 2025

The Rise (or Descent) of Horror, not a recommendation, don't do this to yourself.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Entrance to the Rocky Descent

1. Regensteinmühle (HWN 82) – Regenstein Castle Ruins loop from Michaelstein

2. Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Oesig

3. Ruins of Regenstein Castle – Großvaterfelsen loop from Timmenrode

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