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Hirseteich Cycling Path – Scharzfels Castle Ruins loop from Walkenried

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Osterode am Harz
Walkenried

Hirseteich Cycling Path – Scharzfels Castle Ruins loop from Walkenried

Hard

4.2

(12)

47

riders

Hirseteich Cycling Path – Scharzfels Castle Ruins loop from Walkenried

02:57

42.5km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

312 m

Old Walkenried Station

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If you don't know, the train station is reminiscent of a castle.

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2

917 m

Affenteich

Lake

3

1.27 km

4

1.62 km

Hirseteich Cycling Path

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Can be driven well.

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5

1.86 km

Swimming Area at Priorteich

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In summer (or if you're brave in winter) you can go swimming here, as long as you're not afraid of fish 😇

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6

3.02 km

Small Pond

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7

4.89 km

Bad Sachsa Town Center

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Lanschaftlich very attractive and varied tour.

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8

20.4 km

Scharzfels Castle Ruins

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The Scharzfeld castle ruins are on the Karst hiking trail. The castle was a medieval fortress and was conquered in the Seven Years War in 1761 and then destroyed by …

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9

30.2 km

View of Osterhagen

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Beautiful paved trails with great views; to drive well. "Georgs Rentnerbank" stands here for a rest with a great view.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

12.1 km

8.58 km

5.87 km

125 m

100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

5.31 km

5.25 km

1.25 km

854 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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