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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Falkenstein/Harz

Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

01:43

5.85km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Selketal

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Parking

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57 m

Josephine Bridge over the Selke

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From the restaurant "Zum Falken" you go over the Josephinenbrücke and then up the steep "Lumpenstieg" to reach Selkesicht (HWN 204).

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90 m

Gasthaus Zum Falken

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A cyclist-friendly hotel with good home cooking.

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303 m

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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1.28 km

Falkenstein Castle stands out as a jewel above the Selketal in the eastern Harz Mountains. You can see it from afar when you arrive. From the other side of the valley, that of the Ackeburg, you also have a very good view. The castle is completely preserved and serves as a museum. Many interesting exhibits provide historical insights. The tower, from which one can overlook the Selketal, allows a view. Knight and castle festivals take place seasonally. A falconer practices his craft here and you can even hold a wedding. The stamp office 200 of the Harzer hiking nobility is in front of the gate.

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1.74 km

Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Wildly romantic paths do not always have to be overgrown - this is how you imagine a medieval entrance to a castle.

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2.13 km

Biotope and shelter on the way to Falkenstein Castle

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It is worth taking a break, there is an information board and a rest hut.
And if you are lucky you will meet little knights.

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4.60 km

Eselstieg Trailhead

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Nice staircase that leads up to Falkenstein Castle. The strenuous way is definitely rewarded by the great castle!

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5.20 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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On various maps at this point a camera icon is located. So, was curious, leave way short and, yes you already have a nice view of the castle and the valley. With increasing foliage of the trees, the view here, however, is quite limited.

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5.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

2.13 km

971 m

358 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.14 km

579 m

568 m

276 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

24°C

16°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Burg Falkenstein – HWN 200 - kleine Sonntagsrunde

After a long break from hiking and resting after a major operation, today we went on a small "introductory lap" again. On the climb to Falkenstein Castle, I quickly noticed that my fitness was declining. The weather was fantastically spring-like. I would have expected more hiking enthusiasts. Otherwise we had a nice family trip. 🥾☀️👩🏻👩🏻🙎🏻‍♂️🐶

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July 28, 2024,Burg Falkenstein HWN200

We went up from the parking lot by train.
At the top of the castle there was a small knight's life with corresponding stands to take part in.

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December 25, 2024,Burg 🏰 Falkenstein

"When the sun is in the harvest moon, snow falls. If the evil deed is rewarded, woe betide you ghosts!"👻
This spell from the series "Spooks under the Ferris Wheel" was burned into our brains in our childhood. Falkenstein Castle became the refuge of the three escaped ghosts (witch, giant and Rumpelstiltskin) from the ghost train. It is considered one …

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March 2, 2024,Gartenhaus zur Burg Falkenstein und zurück

Relaxed walk from the garden house car park with a coffee party. If you want, you can take the mini train to the castle, if you are traveling with children you will find a playground and forest adventures and the castle is interesting for all generations.

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December 30, 2024,Burg Falkenstein – Runde von Wieserode

Nice little walk. The castle was unfortunately closed, but the view from outside is impressive.

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August 1, 2021,Burg Falkenstein (HWN 200) 🦅🦉

An adventure with grandpa and toddler definitely not suitable for hiking afterwards, as the Komoot path that was drawn in was not there. We dangled along the slopes ... no end of mustache. Falkenstein Castle (HWN 200) is a great excursion. It went up with the little train.

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October 5, 2024,Burg Falkenstein Ritter/ Burgfest

Just a quick trip to the castle festival at Burg Falkenstein HWN 200. Had a bite to eat, a drink and bought Tinef. It was quite pleasant.

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November 5, 2021,Familienrunde zur Burg Falkenstein (Harz)

In the hope of better weather, we went to Falkenstein Castle (Harz). The weather didn't want to be like us, but the castle is worth the hike!
Very interesting information about the “Sachsenspiegel” and Eike von Repgow, a wide variety of exhibits and a castle for children to discover with special offers for children.

More information at:
burg-falkenstein.de

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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

Josephine Bridge over the Selke

Gasthaus Zum Falken

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle