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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Leinefelde-Worbis

Path to Sonnenstein – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Leinefelde-Worbis

Path to Sonnenstein – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

Moderate

4.5

(11)

40

hikers

Path to Sonnenstein – Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein loop from Brehme

02:18

7.79km

220m

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 20, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.88 km

Path to Sonnenstein

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The path to Sonnenstein leads through meadows along the edge of the forest and ends at the country road at the Sonnenstein car park.

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2.40 km

Anton Thraen Monument

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Hiking car park with rest area and several information boards

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2.56 km

Sonnenstein Skywalk Steps

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You're spoilt for choice - short and sweet or a little longer but more comfortable. But you should make sure you wear sturdy shoes on both routes.

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2.63 km

A beautiful view of the "Goldene Aue".

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2.96 km

Sonnenstein Weather Shelter

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There is a weather shelter on the Sonnenstein.

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3.01 km

Sonnenstein Viewpoint

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The Sonnenstein is a 485.6 meter high mountain and a popular destination in Eichsfeld in northern Thuringia. The forest-free summit allows a good view of the western Harz with the …

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3.05 km

Wooden giant on the Sonnenstein

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Since 2015, a four-meter-tall wooden figure has been enthroned on the 485-meter-high Sonnenstein.

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3.41 km

View of the spoil heap

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Construction of the Bischofferode potash mine began in 1909. Despite all the political turmoil, potash salts were mined until December 31, 1993. Until 1971, in addition to above-ground storage on …

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7.79 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.94 km

1.50 km

819 m

524 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

2.21 km

1.65 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

3°C

58 %

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