Natural Arboretum Südharz – Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe loop from Neustadt / Harz

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Natural Arboretum Südharz – Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe loop from Neustadt / Harz

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Natural Arboretum Südharz – Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe loop from Neustadt / Harz

01:09

3.97km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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Natural Arboretum Südharz

Highlight • Forest

More attention should be paid to such things, because the forest knows best which trees are good for it. (Spruce cemetery at Brocken)

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1.96 km

Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe

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The rest area could be renewed. But there is a garbage can.

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2.20 km

Routes of German Emperors and Kings of the Middle Ages in the Harz

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It's worth stopping and reading at every board.

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2.20 km

Information board for the Hohnstein Castle ruins

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Paths of today and the past

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2.23 km

Steep Climb to Hohnstein Castle Ruins

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Close your eyes and go through it 😉

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2.46 km

Singletrail to Hohenstein

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An interesting path that unfortunately quickly becomes overgrown. Be especially careful when it's wet.

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2.93 km

Historic Boundary Stone of 1581 Between Amthausen and Forst

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A boundary stone from 1645. An A can be seen from the front and an F from the back.

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3.26 km

View of Hohenstein Castle Ruins

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Anyone wishing to hike directly to the castle ruins from here will have to climb another 50 meters in altitude via a steep singletrack trail.

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3.97 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

666 m

415 m

219 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

1.14 km

879 m

588 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 9 October

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Natural Arboretum Südharz – Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe loop from Neustadt / Harz

Natural Arboretum Südharz

Frauenruhwiese Gretchenruhe

Routes of German Emperors and Kings of the Middle Ages in the Harz

Information board for the Hohnstein Castle ruins

Steep Climb to Hohnstein Castle Ruins

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Historic Boundary Stone of 1581 Between Amthausen and Forst

View of Hohenstein Castle Ruins

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