Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.73 km for 25 m

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Small Sandstone Caves in the Harz

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The small sandstone caves are no less spectacular than their large counterparts. My dogs never wanted to stop playing between the dark caves.

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4.89 km

View of Regenstein Castle

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Nice view from below of the castle ruins

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5.31 km

Sandstone cave beneath Regenstein Fortress

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There are a lot of magical places in Heers, just a beautiful area.
A hiking fun for young and old.

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6.25 km

Ruins of Regenstein Castle

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The way here is worthwhile, in addition to the HWN stamp office, you absolutely have to visit the fortress

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6.57 km

Archway at Regenstein Castle

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Worth seeing old castle ruins... with white sandstone cave in the valley.

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6.64 km

View of the Sandstone Caves

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A dreamlike view.

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7.88 km

Medieval Sunken Lane to Regenstein Mill

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Beautiful hiking trail on which has also left old traces of transport in the sandstone. Unfortunately everything was full of leaves so that it could not be seen.

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8.34 km

Regenstein Mill (HWN 82)

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Now it becomes historical: Who would suspect a former mill at this place? Reproduced mill wheels are impressive in the rock. Numerous Dokutafeln give info to the background. Above the …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

4.58 km

1.11 km

386 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

2.18 km

357 m

316 m

314 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Archway at Regenstein Castle – Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) loop from Landkreis Harz

Small Sandstone Caves in the Harz

View of Regenstein Castle

Sandstone cave beneath Regenstein Fortress

Ruins of Regenstein Castle

Archway at Regenstein Castle

View of the Sandstone Caves

Medieval Sunken Lane to Regenstein Mill

Regenstein Mill (HWN 82)

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