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Scharfenstein Castle – Dünkreuz Viewpoint loop from Birkungen

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Scharfenstein Castle – Dünkreuz Viewpoint loop from Birkungen

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4.7

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Scharfenstein Castle – Dünkreuz Viewpoint loop from Birkungen

02:47

40.2km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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7.73 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Since 1990, Scharfenstein Castle has been managed by the Treuhand and has been owned by the town of Leinefelde-Worbis since 2002.

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11.2 km

View of Wingerode and the Leine Valley

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A small inconspicuous path leads to this wonderful view and a small refuge.
The narrow path is also quite easy to navigate by bike.

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16.5 km

View of the Brocken

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When the weather is clear you can see the Brocken

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17.4 km

Dünkreuz Viewpoint

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wonderful view over Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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17.4 km

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

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The Dünkreuz was built in September 1948 and inaugurated by Provost J. Streb. It is illuminated on high holidays. In 1993, consideration was given to replacing the cross because it …

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17.4 km

View of Heilbad Heiligenstadt from Dünkreuz

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Once you are at the top, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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18.7 km

Dachstal Shelter and Viewpoint

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Very nice, quiet place, invites you to linger and think.

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30.3 km

Café de la Sable

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Delicious ice cream, café with courtyard.

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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

7.55 km

4.94 km

3.19 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

11.2 km

2.80 km

2.66 km

2.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

4°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Scharfenstein Castle – Dünkreuz Viewpoint loop from Birkungen

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Scharfenstein Castle – Dünkreuz Viewpoint loop from Birkungen

Scharfenstein Castle

View of Wingerode and the Leine Valley

View of the Brocken

Dünkreuz Viewpoint

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

View of Heilbad Heiligenstadt from Dünkreuz

Dachstal Shelter and Viewpoint

Café de la Sable

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