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Landkreis Nordhausen

Kelle gypsum karst cave – Ellricher Kelle Cave loop from Appenrode

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Landkreis Nordhausen

Kelle gypsum karst cave – Ellricher Kelle Cave loop from Appenrode

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Kelle gypsum karst cave – Ellricher Kelle Cave loop from Appenrode

00:58

3.68km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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434 m

Kelle near Appenrode

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Free. Opposite the cemetery.

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602 m

Path to Kelle

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Signpost, orientation aid when hiking

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1.36 km

Bench With View of Rüsselsee Quarry

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with a beautiful view

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1.65 km

Rest stop with information boards at Die Kelle

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a rubbish bin can also be found here

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1.72 km

Kelle gypsum karst cave

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Super beautiful little cave in the gypsum karst landscape of the southern Harz. When the sun is shining properly, the water of the grotto lake glows beautifully and intensely! But …

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1.89 km

sinkhole (sinkhole)

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Ground depression caused by the collapse of a cavity in the karst soil

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1.99 km

Martinshofblick Bench

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Rest area under a thick oak tree and a view of the Martinshof pasture.

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3.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

698 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.08 km

498 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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10°C

59 %

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