The Great 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.

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Fantastic place !!! A must if you are in the vicinity by bike!

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September 26, 2021

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many great paths lead to the sandstone caves, a worthwhile destination at any time of the year, not quite as crowded as the large sandstone caves

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1. Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Great Thekenberg loop from Langenstein

48.8km

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540m

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2. Eisengarten Shelter – Regenstein Mill loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

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3. Great Thekenberg – Small Sand Caves loop from Thale Musestieg

49.9km

03:52

530m

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Small Sand Caves

1. Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Great Thekenberg loop from Langenstein

2. Eisengarten Shelter – Regenstein Mill loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

3. Great Thekenberg – Small Sand Caves loop from Thale Musestieg

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