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Alexius Cross Viewpoint – Köthener Hut loop from Harzgerode

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Alexius Cross Viewpoint – Köthener Hut loop from Harzgerode

Hard

4.6

(11)

172

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Alexius Cross Viewpoint – Köthener Hut loop from Harzgerode

02:00

16.4km

320m

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: August 8, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Nature Trail Oberes Selketal

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Very nice and well-kept nature trail.

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2.60 km

Wooden Sound Boards on the Oberes Selketal Nature Trail

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My highlight on this nature trail, a must for every drummer

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3.35 km

Oberes Selketal

Nature Reserve

6.04 km

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

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The Alexius Cross was erected near Mägdesprung in memory of Duke Alexius Friedrich Christian von Anhalt-Bernburg. During the Second World War, the cross was shot through and fell down into …

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7.78 km

Köthener Hut

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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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8.36 km

Pioneer Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small bench offers the opportunity to rest and the views are beautiful.
The most interesting section of the Selketal Victory.

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8.44 km

View of the Selke Valley and its winding road

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you look for a small trail before (or after) the Pioneer Tunnel, you will end up right on the steep cliff, which offers an unobstructed, incredible view of the "small" road below.

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11.3 km

Birkenhäuschen — Viewpoint Overlooking Alexisbad

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A great refuge with a great view of Alexisbad. A great place to visit on a hike between the engagement urn and the Köthener Hütte.

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11.6 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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14.0 km

Blick zum Steinbruch Schneckenberg

Viewpoint

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

5.23 km

1.07 km

662 m

387 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

5.97 km

1.50 km

915 m

501 m

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

32°C

9°C

0 %

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Comments

June 5, 2022,Harzgeröder Klippenlauf

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June 1, 2025,44. Harzgeröder Klippenlauf 🏃🏼⛰️🌳

This morning, the time had finally come: 👏🏼 The 44th Harzgerode Cliff Run, half marathon distance, was on the agenda! 💪🏻😎

The starting gun fired in light rain, which made the course a bit challenging at first. The slippery sections, in particular, demanded a lot from us. 🙈 Nevertheless, the scenic scenery was simply breathtaking and beautiful. The course offered …

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June 5, 2022,Harzgeröder Klippenlauf

At the half marathon, a marshal had misguided the whole field, which was certainly not so nice for the fast runners.

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Alexius Cross Viewpoint – Köthener Hut loop from Harzgerode

Nature Trail Oberes Selketal

Wooden Sound Boards on the Oberes Selketal Nature Trail

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

Köthener Hut

Pioneer Cliff

View of the Selke Valley and its winding road

Birkenhäuschen — Viewpoint Overlooking Alexisbad

Engagement Urn on Habichtstein (HWN 177)

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