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Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Falkenstein/Harz

Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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194

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Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

02:05

7.23km

180m

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: June 17, 2026

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Selketal

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Falkenstein Castle

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A very attractive path.

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1.76 km

Eselstieg Trailhead

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Nice staircase that leads up to Falkenstein Castle. The strenuous way is definitely rewarded by the great castle!

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1.79 km

Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle stands out as a jewel above the Selketal in the eastern Harz Mountains. You can see it from afar when you arrive. From the other side of the …

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1.79 km

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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2.89 km

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

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It is a very nice hiking trail along the Selke.

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3.54 km

Thalmühlen Bridge

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Beautiful view of the shore.

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5.91 km

Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Wildly romantic paths do not always have to be overgrown - this is how you imagine a medieval entrance to a castle.

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6.29 km

Biotope and shelter on the way to Falkenstein Castle

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It is worth taking a break, there is an information board and a rest hut.
And if you are lucky you will meet little knights.

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7.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

2.36 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

1.15 km

1.03 km

492 m

258 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

31°C

16°C

31 %

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Comments

August 5, 2024,Burg Falkenstein im Selketal

‼️Attention: We were unable to map the tour beforehand as specified in our hiking book. The path through the Pfeffermühlengrund recommended in the book is no longer maintained. The explanation was later found in the OSM path attributes:

"Please do not reactivate these paths. They are located in a total reserve within the Selketal nature reserve. Clearing the paths is …

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October 17, 2021,Burg Falkenstein (HWN 200)

Tour 17 from the hiking guide "Hiking for late risers in the Harz"

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December 28, 2023,E11 Zwischenstück Thalmühle -> Nähe Gartenhaus

So that I have a starting point tomorrow and it's easier to get back by public transport, I quickly set off and followed the E11 (European long-distance hiking trail 11) up to Falkenstein Castle and further on to near the Gartenhaus bus stop.
Of course I have to go back. The same path is stupid, so I tried something new …

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July 12, 2025,Selketal🚶🏻‍♂️

It was too hot for us to go to Hans Kühnen Castle today with the changeable weather🙃🌧️

Selketal Valley is always a good option🦎(3x)❤️✅

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July 17, 2025,Selketal Pulvermühlengrund 17.07.2025

It rained occasionally, but it was still okay for hiking. By the end, we were slightly damp, but our shoes were pretty muddy. No matter, the air was clean and fresh, and we even encountered a few creatures.

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Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

Falkenstein Castle

Eselstieg Trailhead

Falkenstein Castle

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

Thalmühlen Bridge

Trail to Falkenstein Castle

Biotope and shelter on the way to Falkenstein Castle

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