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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

00:56

2.97km

110m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Selketal

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127 m

Selketal-Steig trail signpost

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Very good signage here in the Selketal

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395 m

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

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It is a very nice hiking trail along the Selke.

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450 m

Alte Selkemühle

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The Selkemühle is (permanently?) closed.

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526 m

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

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Fast and steep descent

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1.50 km

Falkenstein Castle

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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 …

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1.53 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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2.13 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 …

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2.48 km

Lower Outer Bailey of Falkenstein Castle

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Anyone who wanted to go to Falkenstein Castle had to pass one of the outer castles. Here stood the lower bailey, of which there is only this tablet as a reminder.

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2.97 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

900 m

155 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

747 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

33°C

20°C

46 %

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Comments

April 16, 2025,Selketalstieg Morgenspaziergang: (HWN 200)

A mountain hike without heavy backpacks for once. 😂
Before breakfast, the dog gets his walk to Falkenstein Castle, we get a stamp in our notebook, and spot several fire salamanders.
After breakfast, we continue through the Selke Valley.

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January 1, 2025,Burg Falkenstein hwn 200

Free parking at the forester's house. The donkey path goes uphill all the time but it's doable. A few fallen trees, but the path is worth it, the castle is really great. But of course you have to pay the entrance fee, otherwise you can't go any further. A shame. Despite everything, the complex is great! Stamp station right at …

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Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Selketal

Selketal-Steig trail signpost

Adelheid Bridge over the Selke River

Alte Selkemühle

Eselstieg Trail to Falkenstein Castle

Falkenstein Castle

Eselstieg Trailhead

View of Falkenstein Castle

Lower Outer Bailey of Falkenstein Castle

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