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Appelhorn Nature Reserve – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Appelhorn Nature Reserve – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

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Appelhorn Nature Reserve – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

01:46

6.60km

80m

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

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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2.54 km

Stone Cairn Near 90-Morgen-Weg Junction

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Cairn at the side of the trail just before the turnoff to the 90 Acre Trail

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3.25 km

Sinkhole (Doline) in Appelhorn Conservation Area

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A sinkhole is formed by the collapse or re-collapse of non-water-soluble cover layers above a cavity in the subsoil.

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3.78 km

Sinkhole in Appelhorn Nature Reserve

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One of many sinkholes, right next to the trail

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4.17 km

Appelhorn Nature Reserve

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wonderful nature reserve, which is worth visiting

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4.33 km

Bench with a view of the Brocken and Harz Mountains

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Bench with a wonderful view of the Harz that invites you to linger

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6.38 km

Appelthorn Nature Reserve

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Wonderful nature reserve with magnificent flora and fauna. It's worth a visit.

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6.60 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.59 km

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.22 km

401 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

81 %

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Comments

August 1, 2021,NSG Appelhorn mit seinen Erdfällen

beautiful tour through the karst landscape of the NSG Appelhorn

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November 2, 2025,NSG Appelhorn

Autumn tour through the wonderful Appelhorn nature reserve with its abundant wildlife and sinkholes.

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January 19, 2025,NSG Appelhorn – Bank am NSG Appelhorn Runde von Ostlutter

Beautiful hike on paved paths. Great view of the Brocken. We want to do the tour again in the spring.

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Appelhorn Nature Reserve – Appelthorn Nature Reserve loop from Appelhorn

Stone Cairn Near 90-Morgen-Weg Junction

Sinkhole (Doline) in Appelhorn Conservation Area

Sinkhole in Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Appelhorn Nature Reserve

Bench with a view of the Brocken and Harz Mountains

Appelthorn Nature Reserve

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