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Landkreis Nordhausen
Ellrich

Teufelstein Rock Formation – Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Rothesütte

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Landkreis Nordhausen
Ellrich

Teufelstein Rock Formation – Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Rothesütte

Moderate

4.7

(42)

135

hikers

Teufelstein Rock Formation – Wächterkopf Rock Formation loop from Rothesütte

02:14

7.45km

220m

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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Naturpark Südharz

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1.62 km

Koch's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great little rest area near Rothesütte. With a lot of natural romance and animal observation opportunities. When you are very quiet.

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2

2.63 km

Kapplers Meadow

Highlight • Natural

idyllic spot with an ancient fir tree right on the path

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3

3.52 km

Teufelstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

small rock formation in the idyllic Fuhrbach valley

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4

3.66 km

Steinmühlental Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful rock formations along the way. How much changed looks the same way in the opposite direction.

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5

3.71 km

Gold Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

As many people as looked in here, all the gold has disappeared.

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6

3.73 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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7

3.87 km

Porphyry rock pillar

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Porphyry is a structure of rocks of igneous origin, whose fine-grained rock structure contains isolated, larger crystals.

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7.03 km

Ehrenberg Meadow Charcoal Kiln

Highlight • Monument

The charcoal burner stove is located on the Ehrenberg meadow just outside Rothesütte. This was built in 1942/43 for the production of charcoal. In 1947 it was shut down. In 1993/94 he was renovated and techn. monument declared.

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7.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

681 m

280 m

133 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

2.22 km

255 m

145 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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