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Landkreis Nordhausen
Ellrich

Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Sülzhayn

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Landkreis Nordhausen
Ellrich

Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Sülzhayn

Moderate

4.1

(26)

89

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Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Sülzhayn

02:07

6.21km

320m

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südharz

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3.15 km

Wächterkopf Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The guardian head is aptly named. High above the gold fountain, it watches over the gold in the fountain. The guardian's face is clearly visible.

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3.18 km

Site of the Former Steinmühle Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Nothing remains of the buildings of the former sawmill and grain mill that stood on this site.

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3.19 km

The former stone mill is located between Netzkater, Rothesütte and Sülzhayn in the romantic Steinmühlental

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3.19 km

The path along the Furbach already makes the hiking heart beat faster, and then this rock formation 😎👍

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4.82 km

Moss-Covered Cliffs in Naturpark Südharz

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Anyone who has arrived up here after an exciting ascent can feel rewarded and look at the stones

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5.72 km

A dreamy forest

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6.21 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.15 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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2.64 km

2.62 km

915 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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