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Bad Lauterberg im Harz

Unicorn Skeleton – Frauensteinweg loop from Einhornhöhle

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Bad Lauterberg im Harz

Unicorn Skeleton – Frauensteinweg loop from Einhornhöhle

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Unicorn Skeleton – Frauensteinweg loop from Einhornhöhle

02:01

6.38km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Spring House

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It's interesting how important water is.

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1.32 km

Beautiful section between castle ruins and the Unicorn Cave

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Beautiful forest path connecting the castle and the cave

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2.18 km

Haus Einhorn Visitor Center & Kiosk

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Here you can stay well. Not possible at the moment due to the season, but when it's open again you can bear it well

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2.21 km

Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

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This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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2.21 km

Unicorn Skeleton

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The last unicorn died here.

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2.78 km

Forest Trails Between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels Castle Ruins

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Very nice circular route in the forest between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels castle ruins

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4.18 km

Frauensteinweg

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A small, almost hidden gem away from the streams to the unicorn cave.

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6.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.29 km

596 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.70 km

325 m

276 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 4 September

18°C

11°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2021,Schöne Runde um die Scharzfelsburgruine🐶🌳🍃🌤

The GPS played a trick on us - speed, altitude and number of kilometers are not correct. It was 5.2 km.

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October 6, 2022,🍁 Tolle Harz-Runde: Burgruine Scharzfels, Einhornhöhle und Frauensteinklippe

A wonderful autumn tour in the Harz Mountains:
Around the Scharzfels castle ruins, to the unicorn cave and back over the Frauensteinklippe - especially in autumn along the beautiful forest paths really fantastic!

The unicorn cave is highly recommended, entry costs €10 per adult and the tour lasts around 45 minutes. Please bring a warm jacket here, because the temperature …

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July 16, 2025,Harz, Herzberg: Einhornhöhle, Burgruinen Scharzfels und Frauenstein

Due to the forecast for heavy rain, we opted for the Unicorn Cave and then hiked to the Scharzfels and Frauenstein castle ruins.
The visit to the Borderland Museum in Bad Sachsa was disappointing (including finding it! 🤦🤦🤦)

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March 2, 2025,Burgruine Scharzfeld im Nebel (Karst 6)

Frosty 🥶 and foggy 🌫️ near Scharzfeld: the next round under the sign of the K. K for Karstwanderweg, which can also be seen nailed to a tree here at Einhornhöhle and Scharzfeld castle ruins. The HWN stamps 101 and 151 are now also pressed into my Karstwanderweg booklet. Another detour to the Frauenstein and back to the car park …

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Unicorn Skeleton – Frauensteinweg loop from Einhornhöhle

Signpost

Spring House

Beautiful section between castle ruins and the Unicorn Cave

Haus Einhorn Visitor Center & Kiosk

Unicorn Cave (Einhornhöhle) – HWN 101

Unicorn Skeleton

Forest Trails Between Einhornhöhle and Scharzfels Castle Ruins

Frauensteinweg

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