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Köthener Hut – Selke Valley Nature Trail loop from Stadt Gernrode

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Köthener Hut – Selke Valley Nature Trail loop from Stadt Gernrode

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Köthener Hut – Selke Valley Nature Trail loop from Stadt Gernrode

05:36

47.6km

870m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

Selketal

Alte Burg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.08 km

Mägdetrappe

Viewpoint

7.12 km

Oberes Selketal

Nature Reserve

7.54 km

Köthener Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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11.1 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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13.5 km

Pionierklippe

Viewpoint

25.9 km

Selketal

Nature Reserve

28.4 km

Alte Selkemühle

Highlight • Structure

The Selkemühle is (permanently?) closed.

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28.8 km

Selke Valley Nature Trail

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There are 10 exercises to master here.

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35.8 km

View of Neuer Teich

Highlight • Lake

37.4 km

View of Ballenstedt Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Several benches invite you to linger

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37.9 km

Fürstenweg

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Beautiful dignified Waldwg, also suitable for jogging / running

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42.4 km

Lakeside Camping Area

Highlight • Rest Area

47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

10.8 km

4.92 km

1.91 km

829 m

761 m

246 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

15.8 km

2.88 km

2.75 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Köthener Hut – Selke Valley Nature Trail loop from Stadt Gernrode

Köthener Hut

Engagement Urn on Habichtstein (HWN 177)

Alte Selkemühle

Selke Valley Nature Trail

View of Neuer Teich

View of Ballenstedt Castle

Fürstenweg

Lakeside Camping Area

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