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Osterode am Harz

Herzberg am Harz

Trail to Großer Knollen – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

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Osterode am Harz

Herzberg am Harz

Trail to Großer Knollen – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

Hard

4.7

(362)

1,244

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Trail to Großer Knollen – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

05:18

17.6km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

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This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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2

1.85 km

Haus Einhorn Visitor Center & Kiosk

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Here you can stay well. Not possible at the moment due to the season, but when it's open again you can bear it well

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3

2.17 km

Forest Path Ascent in the Harz Mountains

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A beautiful visual climb through super nature

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2.90 km

Burg Scharzfels

Castle

5

6.71 km

Tuber cross (HWN 152)

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The stamp box is located in front of the resin typical hut, which bears the name "Hentschelköte".

A good starting point is the trail parking lot in the Lutterstraße on …

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7.88 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

9.32 km

Trail to Großer Knollen

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A hiking trail that is fun. Some steep climbs and great views

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8

10.0 km

Großer Knollen lookout tower

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The highest mountain in the southern Harz is 687.4 meters high and the view from here is great and makes up for the climb. If you still want to crack …

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9

15.2 km

Forest Trails Between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels Castle Ruins

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Very nice circular route in the forest between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels castle ruins

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10

15.8 km

Unicorn Skeleton

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The last unicorn died here.

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

7.14 km

929 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

6.69 km

1.92 km

679 m

430 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

26°C

16°C

71 %

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