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Elfenstein – View of the Okertal Valley loop from Bad Harzburg

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Elfenstein – View of the Okertal Valley loop from Bad Harzburg

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Elfenstein – View of the Okertal Valley loop from Bad Harzburg

07:41

24.5km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 10.1 km for 120 m

After 10.4 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.44 km

View from Elfenstein

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Was up there in fog, which was slowly increasing. It couldn't be more mystical

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4.32 km

Harzburger Fenster — View of Bad Harzburg

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Just the right place to take a break with a panoramic view.

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4.54 km

Elfenstein

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This mystical place was considered a dwelling place by elves in the Middle Ages

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5.48 km

Alte Schlewecke

Forest

10.0 km

Great Treppenstein

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A peak with a big marble

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12.0 km

Engagement Island (HWN 116)

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The engagement island with the stamp number 116 of the "Harzer Wanderadel" is probably one of the most beautiful resting places. It is located in the middle of the course …

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14.9 km

View of the Oker Valley from the Ahrendsberger Cliffs

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Not far from the stamp point HWN 119 "Hallesche Hütte" is the viewpoint of the Ahrendsberger Klippen. You can take the very steep direct ascent from Romkerhall or take the …

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14.9 km

View from Ahrendsberger Cliffs (Hallesche Hut, HWN 119)

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A fantastic view. Here you can take a deep breath.

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15.1 km

View of the Okertal Valley

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Why some people on Komoot keep setting similar highlights is and remains a mystery to me. This point marks a place on the steep climb just below the HWN 119 …

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24.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

5.21 km

2.36 km

1.97 km

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

7.57 km

3.05 km

349 m

286 m

205 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

14°C

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Stempeljagd HWN-Tour 14 (HWN 116 - 120)

--- Nature is getting rougher ---

On my way to hike all the stamps in the Harz, starting in the West and partly the South Harz, I am now heading east and advancing further and further into the interior of the Harz. And one thing is noticeable! It is getting more demanding, wilder, basically just nature.

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March 1, 2025,Harz💚- Den März einläuten🍀

This Saturday we ushered in spring, following the Bulgarian tradition. And since the journey to Bulgaria is so long😉, we paid a visit to the Harz between Bad Harzburg and Okertalsperre! Also a very nice alternative🤭.

We started at the car park below the Elfenstein and then walked over the Elfenstein towards the Kästeklippen. The landscape was still beautifully shrouded …

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November 10, 2023,Start vom kleinsten Königreich mit Klippen und Regenbogen

The start was in Romkerhall up to the cliffs with a visit to the Brückenstein and the Elfenstein near Bad Harzburg. The way back through an almost deforested lunar landscape, where harvesters were still at work shortly before the end of the tour. Another choice of route would have been better, but it failed due to a missing crossing over …

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May 22, 2022,Kästeklippen – Mausefalle Runde von Elfenecke

The donkey path is not really recommended at the moment, as getting in can be dangerous. So please don't copy it.

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November 2, 2021,Wanderung im Harz- Runde von Bad Harzburg über Romkerhaller Wasserfall

Today on the second day in Bad Harzburg it should be a round to the Romkerhaller waterfall. My expectations of the waterfall weren't very high, it looked quite man-made and well, from my time in Iceland I'm used to pretty blatant and impressive waterfalls and that's why I always lower my expectations in this country. The Ilse Falls were pretty …

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Elfenstein – View of the Okertal Valley loop from Bad Harzburg

View from Elfenstein

Harzburger Fenster — View of Bad Harzburg

Elfenstein

Great Treppenstein

Engagement Island (HWN 116)

View of the Oker Valley from the Ahrendsberger Cliffs

View from Ahrendsberger Cliffs (Hallesche Hut, HWN 119)

View of the Okertal Valley

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