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Mettenberg rest area (HWN 203) – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

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Mettenberg rest area (HWN 203) – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

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Mettenberg rest area (HWN 203) – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

01:50

6.81km

90m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Selketal

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773 m

Fire Salamander Information Board

Highlight • Structure

300 meters further we discovered fire salamanders.

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1.76 km

Rest Area in the Selketal Valley

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Take a break from everyday life on these beautiful loungers. Just listen to the birds and enjoy nature.

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2.27 km

Harzer Höhenvieh pasture in the Selke Valley

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The Harz mountain cattle graze here in a relaxed manner. There are currently a few youngsters to watch. The animals are very curious.

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3.35 km

Hirschstein Bridge over the Selke River

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Useful bridge over the Selke.

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3.42 km

Tree Species Educational Display – Selketal

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From the Selkemühle, the HWN 203 can be hiked without any incline past great pastures and impressive trees.

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3.42 km

Mettenberg Shelter (HWN 203)

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Great rest area with a stamp point on the Selke.

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3.49 km

Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here you walk through an avenue of old chestnut trees through the Selketal. The path is lined with cow pastures and meadows and here and there you can catch a glimpse of the impressive Falkenstein Castle.

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4.31 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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From here there is a really good view of the beautiful Falkenstein Castle.

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6.81 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

143 m

< 100 m

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Mettenberg rest area (HWN 203) – Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley loop from Selketal

Fire Salamander Information Board

Rest Area in the Selketal Valley

Harzer Höhenvieh pasture in the Selke Valley

Hirschstein Bridge over the Selke River

Tree Species Educational Display – Selketal

Mettenberg Shelter (HWN 203)

Chestnut Avenue in the Selke Valley

View of Falkenstein Castle

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