Small meadow – Ostlutter Sandstone Quarry loop from Lutter am Barenberge

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Small meadow – Ostlutter Sandstone Quarry loop from Lutter am Barenberge

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Small meadow – Ostlutter Sandstone Quarry loop from Lutter am Barenberge

01:01

3.70km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Bench with flower bed at the edge of the forest (Ostlutter Quarry Path)

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Idyllic bench at the edge of the forest on the way to the Ostlutter quarry

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1.57 km

Small meadow

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Simply beautiful. There are two benches nearby.

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1.83 km

Ostlutter Sandstone Quarry

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One kilometer from the northern outskirts is the Ostlutter sandstone quarry, which was closed in 1952. This is where the Hilssandstein occurs, which is typical for the region of southeast …

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1.89 km

Stamping Point 10: Ostlutter Quarry

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Stamp office Harzer Vorland (only stamp office far and wide).

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1.99 km

Heinrich Verwohl Memorial Stone

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In October 1945 Heinrich Verwohl was shot and robbed at this point; he died a short time later as a result of the robbery.

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2.04 km

Stone Altar with Wooden Cross in the Forest

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Here you will find a stone altar with a wooden cross and small clay angels.

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2.16 km

Harzklub bench with a view of the Neile Valley

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From the Harz club bench at the edge of the forest you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Neiletal and the villages of Lutter, Nauen and Hahausen.

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3.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

637 m

567 m

262 m

Surfaces

1.03 km

1.02 km

706 m

466 m

463 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2024,Kleine Nachmittagsrunde Ostlutter

Today I took a short afternoon walk from Ostlutter to the sandstone quarries. Although I have been here so many times, there is always something new to discover in this wonderful area.

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November 25, 2021,Die Zwerge haben zu tief gegraben ... ⚒🤹‍♀️⚒🤹‍♀️⚒

Swimming quality: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Kneipp quality. 👎🏻

So there are places where you think you don't even want to hang dead over the fence (not that you generally don't want that), but if you take a closer look, then there are definitely dreamy ones Specks.
I think it's similar with the Hills sandstone quarry in Ostlutter. We were and were there …

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October 30, 2025,Die Leiden der jungen Wärterin💂‍♂️🍂🍃🍂💂‍♂️ - ILE 10 ehemaliger Steinbruch Ostlutter

Swimming quality: 👍🏻👍🏻
Kneipp quality: 👎🏻

The morning began with rain. Not a gentle drizzle, but an orchestral downpour that even sent the ducks running for cover. We woke up at 7:30 a.m. – my human was tired, exhausted, and a bit out of sorts. I dutifully stayed at my post while she dragged herself into the kitchen and made …

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May 19, 2024,56/2024 Frühsommer in Moria 🌿🌸🍃🧱⚒

For me, the mines of Moria are one of the most interesting stamping sites in the northern Harz foothills. However, we have never been there in the summer months. Yesterday we went for a little stroll through the exploding green nature near Ostlutter. Conclusion: I have been here so many times, but you can always discover something new, the sandstone …

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