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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

04:55

16.9km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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1.86 km

Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100)

Highlight • Castle

It is only a few 100 meters from the "Gasthaus Sägemühle" car park.

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7.75 km

HWN 218 - Neustadt Dam

Highlight • Structure

Definitely impressive and, due to its somewhat remote location, not too crowded either.

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7.77 km

Neustadt Dam (Harzer Wandernadel 218)

Highlight • Monument

Dam walls can look like this too, back then chic was still in.
The path to the Dreiherrenstein is fantastic

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8.66 km

Shelter at the Alte Poststraße

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Right at the Poststrasse junction.

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8.67 km

Old Post Road – Historic Postal Route Between Braunschweig and Nordhausen

Highlight • Trail

A hundred years ago stagecoaches drove past here, today we hike through beautiful nature. There is also a rest area here

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10.5 km

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins can be hiked quickly and easily from Neustadt. It is said to have been built around 1120 and offers an impressive backdrop. It can be visited at …

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12.0 km

Felsentor Porphyry Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Striking rock formations made of porphyrite. The rocks narrow a wide valley like a gate to a narrow passage. Impressive to look at!

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14.3 km

Scottish Highland cattle from Ganggerfeld

Highlight • Natural

A nice big area for the animals. These rustic cattle are always worth seeing.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

2.20 km

1.40 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

7.80 km

4.86 km

2.41 km

1.38 km

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

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Comments

January 4, 2026,Wanderung Harzer Wandernadel: Ebersburg (HWN100), Neustädter Talsperre (HWN218), Ruine Hohnstein (HWN098)

A true winter hike, just as you'd imagine it – deep snow-covered paths, absolute peace and quiet in the forest, and breathtaking views. The heavy snow did make the hike longer and more strenuous, but that's precisely what made it so appealing. Good preparation and plenty of time are definitely recommended; then you'll be rewarded with a wonderful winter atmosphere. …

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November 4, 2023,Neustadt-Tour im Herbst

Unfortunately, on the last tour here in Neustadt, my cell phone failed. This time the technology held up!
The tour was very balanced, between steep climbs, narrow paths and lots of rocks, there were of course highlights such as the Hohenstein castle ruins, Neustädter dam, Himmelsstieg, Ebersburg and the Felsentor.
Hunters and collectors of the Harz hiking pin stamps will …

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October 17, 2021,2021/10/17 Thüringen (Nordhausen) Neustadt / Harz : HWN 098, 099, 100, 218

I can finally hike and run again without having to worry about my leg. The fracture has grown together and the surgeon confirmed to me today that I could do everything again without restriction. I will try to be VERY careful about it ... as far as that is in my nature😅😎🙈

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May 18, 2023,3-Burgen-Runde (15km)

Sufficient free parking spaces are available at the start.

Old town gate - Roland - Gondelteich - Hohnstein ruins - Neustadt dam - Himmelsleiter - Ginsterweg - sawmill - Ebersburg ruins - Heinrichsburg ruins - narrow path - Felsentor - Neustadt church

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July 13, 2024,2024, 26.Tour,HWN 98, 99, 100 & 218 - Rund um Neustadt

😡😡😡😡😡

WOW...what a tour...the paths are impossible to see...the nettles are very high...risk of injury from stones that you can't see anymore...then the forestry vehicles...it has to be...but they destroy a lot of hiking trails...the rain is doing its part...all the mud...puddles and more that you can hardly get any further 😡😡😡😵‍💫🥺...

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July 26, 2021,Mo: Burgruine Ebersburg, Neustädter Talsperre, Burgruine Hohnstein (HWN 098, 100, 218)

Begin:
99768 Neustadt (Harz)
Parking lot "Neustadt, Wendeplatz"
(Near Stolberger Strasse 1)

- Uphill and downhill through Thuringia -
The basic idea for this tour is based on a tour by Stefanie Schneider:
komoot.de/tour/402129438

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Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100) – Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) loop from Herrmannsacker

Ebersburg Castle Ruins (HWN 100)

HWN 218 - Neustadt Dam

Neustadt Dam (Harzer Wandernadel 218)

Shelter at the Alte Poststraße

Old Post Road – Historic Postal Route Between Braunschweig and Nordhausen

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Felsentor Porphyry Rock Formation

Scottish Highland cattle from Ganggerfeld

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