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Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

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Bad Lauterberg im Harz

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

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Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

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Location: Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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1. Ruins of the Lutterberg Quarry – Burgruine Scharzfels loop from Barbis

6.39km

02:01

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Bioschmiede am Bismarckturm – Großer Knollen Baude loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

21.5km

06:42

780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Großer Knollen Hut – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Scharzfeld

17.7km

05:18

570m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Martl

June 10, 2020

Rare design for North German conditions. The castle has literally grown together with the rock. The passages in the rocks, the rock itself and the fountain are worth seeing. The views of the southern Harz foothills and the Thuringian mountains are rewarding. Gastronomy is also available. There are also other sights in the surrounding area (unicorn cave, stone church, Gr. Knollen, etc.).

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Uli

May 11, 2021

The castle is a really extraordinary historical place. The history since the Salian era in the 11th century is clearly explained on boards. The castle was considered impregnable and it stayed that way until 1761, when the French conquered it with massive means during the 7 Years War and then blew it up. So there wasn't much left of the lower castle. In the upper castle, which is cordoned off because it is probably too exposed and dangerous, more remains can be seen. You can go up the stairs to the tunnel that led into the upper castle to get an overview.
The location of the gastronomy is nice, which, like everything in Corona times, is unfortunately closed. From there you have a good view of the southern Harz foreland towards Barbis

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Karla Chen

June 3, 2022

Many informative panels on building materials, geology and history give a picture of the castle at that time...

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

1. Ruins of the Lutterberg Quarry – Burgruine Scharzfels loop from Barbis

2. Bioschmiede am Bismarckturm – Großer Knollen Baude loop from Bad Lauterberg im Harz

3. Großer Knollen Hut – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Scharzfeld

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