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Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Langenstein

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Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Langenstein

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Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Langenstein

04:41

17.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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733 m

Langenstein Castle Park

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A beautiful landscape park with large old trees.
The castle cannot be visited.

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6.82 km

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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7.72 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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8.98 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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9.92 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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10.0 km

View of the Regenstein Fortress

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The route is pleasant and not at all complicated.

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10.6 km

Sand Caves in the Heers (HWN 81) near Blankenburg (Harz Mountains)

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Absolutely recommended. And here too you will find a station of the Hazer Wandernadel.

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10.7 km

Sand Caves in Heers

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Right next to the caves soft white sand, rather not suitable for walking.
But definitely along the paths.

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

4.56 km

512 m

279 m

144 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

4.50 km

3.12 km

1.47 km

608 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

22°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2022,Langenstein - Sandsteinhöhlen - Burg Regenstein - Regensteinmühle

From Altenburg I then made my way towards Blankenburg to Regenstein Castle and Fortress. So it went down the other side of the mountain and through fields and forests I first passed the small sandstone caves. Shortly thereafter I stood at the foot of the mountain on which the castle is enthroned. Very impressive.
Regenstein Castle in the northern Harz …

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June 18, 2022,Über Regensteinmühle, kleine u. große Sandsteinhöhlen zur Regensteinburg 🥾🐾🥾

Today we went to the "Army" near Blankenburg, a forest area consisting mainly of pine trees. With its fine sandy soil, you almost have the feeling of being in Mediterranean regions.... at least at a good 30°C like that day 🙈😍😅 From the large parking lot "Burg Regenstein" we went into a beautiful forest path (Raubgrafenweg) . If you follow …

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Regenstein Mill (HWN 82) – Ruins of Regenstein Castle loop from Langenstein

Langenstein Castle Park

Small Sandstone Caves in the Harz

Regenstein Mill (HWN 82)

Ruins of Regenstein Castle

Sandstone cave beneath Regenstein Fortress

View of the Regenstein Fortress

Sand Caves in the Heers (HWN 81) near Blankenburg (Harz Mountains)

Sand Caves in Heers

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