Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Harz Mountains

Falkenstein/Harz

Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

01:43

5.82km

160m

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

Tips

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Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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57 m

Josephine Bridge over the Selke

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From the restaurant "Zum Falken" you go over the Josephinenbrücke and then up the steep "Lumpenstieg" to reach Selkesicht (HWN 204).

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90 m

Gasthaus Zum Falken

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A cyclist-friendly hotel with good home cooking.

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303 m

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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1.28 km

Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle stands out as a jewel above the Selketal in the eastern Harz Mountains. You can see it from afar when you arrive. From the other side of the …

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1.74 km

Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Wildly romantic paths do not always have to be overgrown - this is how you imagine a medieval entrance to a castle.

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2.13 km

Biotope and shelter on the way to Falkenstein Castle

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It is worth taking a break, there is an information board and a rest hut.
And if you are lucky you will meet little knights.

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4.57 km

Eselstieg Trailhead

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Nice staircase that leads up to Falkenstein Castle. The strenuous way is definitely rewarded by the great castle!

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5.17 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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On various maps at this point a camera icon is located. So, was curious, leave way short and, yes you already have a nice view of the castle and the …

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5.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

2.10 km

971 m

389 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.14 km

877 m

276 m

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

54 %

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Burg Falkenstein – HWN 200 - kleine Sonntagsrunde

After a long break from hiking and resting after a major operation, today we went on a small "introductory lap" again. On the climb to Falkenstein Castle, I quickly noticed that my fitness was declining. The weather was fantastically spring-like. I would have expected more hiking enthusiasts. Otherwise we had a nice family trip. 🥾☀️👩🏻👩🏻🙎🏻‍♂️🐶

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July 28, 2024,Burg Falkenstein HWN200

We went up from the parking lot by train.
At the top of the castle there was a small knight's life with corresponding stands to take part in.

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December 25, 2024,Burg 🏰 Falkenstein

"When the sun is in the harvest moon, snow falls. If the evil deed is rewarded, woe betide you ghosts!"👻
This spell from the series "Spooks under the Ferris Wheel" was burned into our brains in our childhood. Falkenstein Castle became the refuge of the three escaped ghosts (witch, giant and Rumpelstiltskin) from the ghost train. It is considered one …

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