Langenstein Cave Dwellings – Gläserner Mönch loop from Langenstein

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Langenstein Cave Dwellings – Gläserner Mönch loop from Langenstein

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Langenstein Cave Dwellings – Gläserner Mönch loop from Langenstein

02:53

10.5km

160m

Hiking

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Langenstein Cave Dwellings

Highlight • Historical Site

If you leave Halberstadt in the direction of Harz, you come across the picturesque village of Langenstein at the gates of the city. Here is a unique testimony to earlier …

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3.58 km

Stairway to the Gläserner Mönch

Highlight • Trail

After 177 steps you are at the top

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3.70 km

Gläserner Mönch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful view of Halberstadt, the Brocken and the entire area. There are a few steep steps to climb, but the view is worth it.

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4.57 km

The Enchanted Pine Forest

Highlight • Structure

the sculptures are impressive

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6.09 km

Langenstein-Zwieberge Concentration Camp Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

In the Thekenberge near Halberstadt, the National Socialists had a 13 km long tunnel system driven into the rock between April 1944 and April 1945. More than 7,000 prisoners from …

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9.27 km

Hollow Way to the Langenstein Cave Dwellings (currently closed)

Highlight • Trail

Unfortunately currently closed due to falling rocks.

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9.61 km

View of the Schlossteich in Langenstein Park

Highlight • Lake

The castle pond is a real eye-catcher in the castle park of Langenstein.

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9.81 km

Langenstein Castle Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful landscape park with large old trees.
The castle cannot be visited.

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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.73 km

2.66 km

1.73 km

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.33 km

1.94 km

1.91 km

520 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2025,Langensteiner Höhlenwohnungen – Gläserner Mönch Runde von Langenstein

Langenstein is a village and district of the city of Halberstadt
in the Harz district.
Langenstein was first mentioned in 1151. It is located in a mountainous terrain, surrounded by forests.

Cave Dwellings in Langenstein – Water Cave and Altenburg
The cave dwellings in Langenstein are twelve cave dwellings belonging to the Langenstein district of Halberstadt.

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