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

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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Oberes Selketal

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Start point

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136 m

Selke Waterfall in the Upper Selke Valley

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Beautiful hiking trail towards Alexisbad. Left along the Selke and right the railway tracks.

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3.34 km

Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel)

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An approximately ten meter long rock breakthrough on the pioneer path. There's no way around it. In the truest sense of the word "We have to get through this". :-)

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3.41 km

Pioneer Cliff

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A small bench offers the opportunity to rest and the views are beautiful.
The most interesting section of the Selketal Victory.

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4.00 km

Köthener Hut

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Definitely the most beautiful hut in the Harz! Looks like a church and after the steep ascent invites you to take a contemplative break with the best view. ;)

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5.38 km

Kapellenblick

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7.55 km

Engagement Urn on Habichtstein (HWN 177)

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The engagement urn is a listed monument in the Alexisbad district of the town of Harzgerode. It is located on the rocky outcrop of the Habichtstein on the right, eastern …

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10.9 km

Selkefall Waterfall

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The Selke waterfall was created with the construction of the Carls Teich between 1828 and 1830.

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10.9 km

Selkefall (South Bank)

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The way to the waterfall is quite an experience, and then this beautiful waterfall 🤗. With its many seats, the Selkefall is a special highlight in the beautiful Selke Valley.

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11.4 km

Selketalbahn Railway Line

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Nice depot for a locomotive motif

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

4.53 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

3.40 km

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 March

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Selke Waterfall in the Upper Selke Valley

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