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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

(10)

145

runners

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: May 6, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

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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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3.35 km

Oberes Selketal

Nature Reserve

4.54 km

Friendship Cliff – View into the Selke Valley

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This small bench is about 50 meters off the path, but the short detour to the Friendship Cliff is definitely worth it. During a break you can enjoy the wonderful …

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6.08 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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7.82 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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8.40 km

Pionierklippe

Viewpoint

9.18 km

Pionierweg Trail in the Upper Selke Valley

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Nice way over the Selke valley.

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9.63 km

Adolph's Rock Tunnel

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The rock rises directly on the Selke, with a small rock tunnel.

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11.3 km

Birkenhäuschen — Viewpoint Overlooking Alexisbad

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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11.7 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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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

5.22 km

1.07 km

662 m

387 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

6.03 km

1.47 km

915 m

501 m

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Friday 26 June

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18°C

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Alexius Cross Viewpoint – Köthener Hut loop from Harzgerode

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Alexius Cross Viewpoint

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Birkenhäuschen — Viewpoint Overlooking Alexisbad

Engagement Urn on Habichtstein (HWN 177)

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