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Gedankenbank Viewpoint – Orchard Meadow Rest Area loop from Pölsfeld

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Gedankenbank Viewpoint – Orchard Meadow Rest Area loop from Pölsfeld

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Gedankenbank Viewpoint – Orchard Meadow Rest Area loop from Pölsfeld

04:39

16.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gipskarstlandschaft Pölsfeld

Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.48 km

Karst Trailhead Pölsfeld

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The beginning and end of the karst path are indicated with a capital K.
There is a large parking lot right next door.

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4.60 km

View of Pölsfeld from Barbaraschacht

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At the old Barbaraschacht shaft, you have a fantastic view of Pölsfeld and the valley below.

There's also a rest area with an information board.

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6.17 km

Gedankenbank Viewpoint

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The lookout point "Gedankenbank" near Pölsfeld is only a few meters next to the karst hiking trail and from here you have a fantastic view of the village of Gonna, …

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6.40 km

Orchard Meadow Rest Area

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In autumn, huge 🍎🤤 grow on the old trees, and the view is a dream here too.

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9.42 km

Wooden Mushroom Sculptures on the Trail

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Please do not pick them, they are protected.😎😌

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10.6 km

Valley view near Grillenburg

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Ein sehr schöner Talblick

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12.1 km

Bench with a view of the Gipskarstlandschaft Pölsfeld

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13.6 km

Gorenzen Customs House

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The former customs station directly on Kohlestrasse

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

2.92 km

1.90 km

693 m

121 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

5.91 km

1.21 km

882 m

406 m

360 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

29°C

18°C

30 %

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Gedankenbank Viewpoint – Orchard Meadow Rest Area loop from Pölsfeld

Karst Trailhead Pölsfeld

View of Pölsfeld from Barbaraschacht

Gedankenbank Viewpoint

Orchard Meadow Rest Area

Wooden Mushroom Sculptures on the Trail

Valley view near Grillenburg

Bench with a view of the Gipskarstlandschaft Pölsfeld

Gorenzen Customs House

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