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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Stieglitzecke

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Stieglitzecke

Moderate

4.7

(426)

1,574

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Hanskühnenburg Cliff – Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) loop from Stieglitzecke

03:58

14.5km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

25 m

Stieglitzecke Parking Area and Communications Tower

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The Stieglitzecke car park is located directly on the Harzhochstraße and is easily recognizable by its characteristic steel-mesh radio masts.

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2

2.67 km

Reitstieg Trail (Harz National Park)

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Difficult to walk, but awesome. Waterproof footwear is essential.

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3.86 km

A very nice view

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6.75 km

Hanskühnenburg Cliff

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😎The legend of "Hans the Bold" and the abducted maiden who was eventually miraculously rescued is a captivating story from times gone by. This legend tells of a time when …

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7.08 km

Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144)

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In every season there is an opportunity to rest with hospitality. It is highly recommended here in winter during the week.

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8.30 km

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11.6 km

Hubertus Hut

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Before you reach the Hanskühnenburg, you can take a short break in the Hubertus Hut.

Our shelters in the Harz National Park are usually located in places worth seeing and …

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13.1 km

Path Between Reitstieg and Ackerstraße

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This short stretch of the path is so wildly romantic that I get raved about it every time.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.61 km

147 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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