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Harz Mountains

View of Großvaterfelsen – Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Harz Mountains

View of Großvaterfelsen – Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

Moderate

4.7

(341)

1,038

hikers

View of Großvaterfelsen – Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

02:40

9.36km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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454 m

Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79)

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice view of the Raabe Warte and sometimes even further.

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2.50 km

Sawmill Pond

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A beautiful pond with various resting places

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3.48 km

Luisenburg (HWN 77)

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On the ruin Luisenburg one finds not only a stamp box of the HWN. There are also benches with a wonderful panorama to linger.

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4.70 km

View of Großvaterfelsen

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A beautiful view of Grandfather Rock 🤩

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5.28 km

Großvaterfelsen

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The Grandfather Rock is part of the Devil's Wall. Some strength is required to climb it. But the effort is rewarded. From the top you have a magnificent view of …

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6.41 km

Mountain garden

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Very pretty and photogenic.

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6.62 km

HWN 78 Obermühle and Baroque Gardens Blankenburg

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At the inn, you can reward yourself after walking with ice cream, drinks and food. Particularly attractive are the baroque gardens, where fountains animate for splashing. Benches invite in return …

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6.89 km

Great Castle of Blankenburg

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Blankenburg Castle is the largest surviving castle of the Welfs and is currently undergoing gradual redevelopment.

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9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

2.60 km

1.40 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

2.77 km

1.29 km

525 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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View of Großvaterfelsen – Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79)

Sawmill Pond

Luisenburg (HWN 77)

View of Großvaterfelsen

Großvaterfelsen

Mountain garden

HWN 78 Obermühle and Baroque Gardens Blankenburg

Great Castle of Blankenburg

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