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Oberharz am Brocken

View of Königshütte – Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

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Oberharz am Brocken

View of Königshütte – Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

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View of Königshütte – Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

01:35

5.92km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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1.90 km

Bridge to the Königsburg ruins

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The way up to the Königsburg ruins is crisp but short. But the effort is worth it

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1.95 km

View of Königshütte

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From the castle ruins you have a beautiful view of Königshütte. If you walk down the path behind the castle, you will find out that the Bode flows via the Elbe and the North Sea into the Atlantic.

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2.03 km

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

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The ascent from the parking lot is challenging, but you can rest at the top of the tower of the ruins of Koenigsburg. And then walk around the beautiful lake.

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2.76 km

Harzer-Hexen-Stieg at the Königshütte dam

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An easy hike around the dam.

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4.63 km

View of the Königshütter dam

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Beautiful view from here. Scenic so beautiful.

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5.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

1.90 km

109 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

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