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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Römerstein – Kranichteich loop from Mackenrode

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Römerstein – Kranichteich loop from Mackenrode

Moderate

5.0

(2)

5

hikers

Römerstein – Kranichteich loop from Mackenrode

04:12

15.8km

170m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sülzensee – Mackenröder Wald

Steingrabental - Mackenröder Wald

Weißensee und Steinatal

Gipskarstlandschaft Bad Sachsa und Walkenried

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.70 km

Römerstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Römerstein is a 345 m high hill in the southern Harz.
The rocky hill rises about 50 meters above the surrounding area. It is the remains of a coral …

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2

9.46 km

Larger refuge on the circular route.

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9.89 km

Kranichteich

Highlight • Lake

Must see, very picturesque

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4

10.1 km

Upper Crane Pond

Highlight • Lake

Once all around, nice round with some break benches!

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10.2 km

On the bench by the pond you can take a break with a great view.

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6

10.2 km

Priesterstein Cave

Highlight • Cave

This karst cave is very low.

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7

10.5 km

Historic Gypsum Kiln (HWN 192)

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic gypsum kiln is located west of Neuhof on the nature trail around the crane pond and was put into operation for the first time on October 21, 2006. …

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10.7 km

Lower Crane Pond Bad Sachsa

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic little ponds where you can watch some water birds. They are located directly on the Harzer Grenzweg. Nearby are two stamps of the Harzer hiking pin.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

2.73 km

2.37 km

1.52 km

267 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

3.11 km

2.56 km

2.19 km

1.78 km

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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