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Landkreis Eichsfeld
Brehme

Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein – Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps loop from Brehme

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Landkreis Eichsfeld
Brehme

Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein – Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps loop from Brehme

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Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein – Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps loop from Brehme

01:26

4.85km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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1.89 km

Anton Thraen Monument

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Hiking car park with rest area and several information boards

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1.93 km

This interesting wooden sculpture commemorates the astronomer and pastor Anton Thraen, who lived and worked in Eichsfeld from 1843 to 1902. His work involved calculating planetary orbits.

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2.35 km

Construction of the Bischofferode potash mine began in 1909. Despite all the political turmoil, potash salts were mined until December 31, 1993. Until 1971, in addition to above-ground storage on …

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2.63 km

Urbenschanze

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Almost gets lost in all the highlights here.😁

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2.69 km

Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein

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Since 2015, a four-meter-tall wooden figure has been enthroned on the 485-meter-high Sonnenstein.

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2.72 km

Not only can you find a stamp here, but also a special Harz Mountain stamp.

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2.76 km

Sonnenstein Weather Shelter

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There is a weather shelter on the Sonnenstein.

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3.01 km

Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps

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You're spoilt for choice - short and sweet or a little longer but more comfortable. But you should make sure you wear sturdy shoes on both routes.

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4.85 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.90 km

1.31 km

374 m

254 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

743 m

545 m

273 m

< 100 m

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