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Lutter am Barenberge

Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Harz Mountains

Goslar

Lutter am Barenberge

Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

01:55

7.14km

80m

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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: March 20, 2026

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Appelhorn

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1.64 km

Sinkhole in Appelhorn

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There is a large sinkhole next to the path

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Sinkhole (Doline) in Appelhorn Conservation Area

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A sinkhole is formed by the collapse or re-collapse of non-water-soluble cover layers above a cavity in the subsoil.

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2.58 km

Sinkhole in Appelhorn Nature Reserve

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One of many sinkholes, right next to the trail

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2.97 km

Appelhorn Nature Reserve

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wonderful nature reserve, which is worth visiting

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3.13 km

Bench with a view of the Brocken and Harz Mountains

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Bench with a wonderful view of the Harz that invites you to linger

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5.18 km

Appelthorn Nature Reserve

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Wonderful nature reserve with magnificent flora and fauna. It's worth a visit.

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6.99 km

Update 18.04.2026: The barrier has been moved, and the original parking lot has been relocated approximately 200 m forward, with fewer parking options.

There are sufficient
opportunities here for parking and for starting tours through the NSG Appelhorn.

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Parking

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7.14 km

Surfaces

4.17 km

2.04 km

933 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Sinkhole in Appelhorn – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

Sinkhole in Appelhorn

Sinkhole (Doline) in Appelhorn Conservation Area

Sinkhole in Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Bench with a view of the Brocken and Harz Mountains

Appelthorn Nature Reserve

Hiking Car Park NSG Appelhorn

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