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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

04:59

17.2km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100)

Highlight • Castle

It is only a few 100 meters from the "Gasthaus Sägemühle" car park.

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7.75 km

Neustadt Dam (Harzer Wandernadel 218)

Highlight • Monument

Dam walls can look like this too, back then chic was still in.
The path to the Dreiherrenstein is fantastic

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8.63 km

Shelter at the Alte Poststraße

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Right at the Poststrasse junction.

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8.65 km

Old Post Road – Historic Postal Route Between Braunschweig and Nordhausen

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A hundred years ago stagecoaches drove past here, today we hike through beautiful nature. There is also a rest area here

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10.5 km

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins can be hiked quickly and easily from Neustadt. It is said to have been built around 1120 and offers an impressive backdrop. It can be visited at …

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12.0 km

Felsentor Porphyry Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Striking rock formations made of porphyrite. The rocks narrow a wide valley like a gate to a narrow passage. Impressive to look at!

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14.3 km

Scottish Highland cattle from Ganggerfeld

Highlight • Natural

A nice big area for the animals. These rustic cattle are always worth seeing.

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15.7 km

Ascent to Ebersburg

Highlight • Climb

The path is quite steep but beautiful, especially in spring when the wood anemones are in bloom.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

2.20 km

1.41 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

7.78 km

5.07 km

2.48 km

1.38 km

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

8°C

59 %

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100)

Neustadt Dam (Harzer Wandernadel 218)

Shelter at the Alte Poststraße

Old Post Road – Historic Postal Route Between Braunschweig and Nordhausen

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Felsentor Porphyry Rock Formation

Scottish Highland cattle from Ganggerfeld

Ascent to Ebersburg

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