Großer Erdfall – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

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Großer Erdfall – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

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Großer Erdfall – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

02:29

8.81km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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1.07 km

Rötstein Quarry of the Hölle Brickworks

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This quarry supplied raw brick material for the Hölle brickworks located below the B446. Nowadays there is a solar field on the property. The rock stratification that is still visible …

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1.52 km

Memorial stone for Head Forester Wilhelm Hemmers

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A few meters north of the memorial stone for chief forester Jacobi is the memorial stone for chief forester Hemmers. He had an accident here in 1932. No cause of …

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1.67 km

Großer Erdfall

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Water can often be seen in this sinkhole. Sometimes it's just a small, shallow and boggy pond, at other times it's two ponds that are connected by a small trickle. …

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1.82 km

Memorial Stone for Chief Forester D. F. Jacobi

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Foresters live dangerously. This monument is also the second of its kind along this route. A few meters further north, Förster Hemmers had an accident with his motorcycle. About 2 …

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5.53 km

Hünstollen Observation Tower

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The Hünstollen tower stands on the highest point of the Plessewald forest. In good weather, the tower offers a magnificent view of the western Harz Mountains and the Brocken.

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5.64 km

Hiking trail along the edge of the escarpment

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The picturesque path leads directly along the edge of the cliff. Very nice, but be careful!

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7.12 km

View from the Wooden Bench over the Rolling Hills

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7.12 km

Bench with a view of Moseborn and the Bruchwiesen

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From this bench with an inclined table there is a wonderful view to the north over the village of Moseborn and its vaulted bakers. Unfortunately the bank is a bit …

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8.81 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.97 km

1.31 km