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: October 15, 2025

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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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9.97 km

Forest trails at Gipskarstlandschaft Pölsfeld

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Just let your gaze wander…

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10.3 km

Sangerhausen Boundary Stone (1717)

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With a small bench, the information board explains the origin of the stone

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10.6 km

Valley view near Grillenburg

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Ein sehr schöner Talblick

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.81 km

1.60 km

732 m

140 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

5.97 km

1.06 km

852 m

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Karst Trailhead Pölsfeld

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Orchard Meadow Rest Area

Wooden Mushroom Sculptures on the Trail

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