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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

04:47

16.8km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 13.7 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79)

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice view of the Raabe Warte and sometimes even further.

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4.56 km

Bielstein Cliff

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You can't look far into the country from here, but there is a beautiful square with a bench and a stamping station in the shadow of the witches.

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6.29 km

Sägemühlenteich

Lake

7.35 km

Luisenburg (HWN 77)

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On the ruin Luisenburg one finds not only a stamp box of the HWN. There are also benches with a wonderful panorama to linger.

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8.51 km

View of Großvaterfelsen

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A beautiful view of Grandfather Rock 🤩

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9.09 km

Großvaterfelsen

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The Grandfather Rock is part of the Devil's Wall. Some strength is required to climb it. But the effort is rewarded. From the top you have a magnificent view of …

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10.8 km

Fox Den (Devil's Wall)

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"The" Fuchsbau "is an artificial, accessible, cellar-like cavity in the area of the Teufelsmauer. It is located directly on the roadside east of the thunderstorm grotto. The small cave was …

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10.9 km

Cliff path to the Devil's Wall

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A beautiful path over hill and dale. Rock crevices and pine trees, narrow paths and beautiful views line this path. It connects the Hamburg coat of arms with the Teufelsmauer …

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12.1 km

Hamburger Wappen (Devil's Wall)

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It looks like the Hamburg coat of arms made of sandstone 😁

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

6.65 km

2.37 km

739 m

141 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

4.98 km

1.60 km

1.54 km

868 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79)

Bielstein Cliff

Luisenburg (HWN 77)

View of Großvaterfelsen

Großvaterfelsen

Fox Den (Devil's Wall)

Cliff path to the Devil's Wall

Hamburger Wappen (Devil's Wall)

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