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Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

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Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

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Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

02:20

21.2km

290m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Göttinger Wald

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3.75 km

Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald

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Klasser Laufweg, partly with single trails

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9.35 km

Plesse Castle Parking Lot

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The parking lot near Plesse Castle is a good starting point for great tours.
On holidays and weekends you have to be there early.

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9.57 km

Plesse Castle

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You have an overwhelming view from the lookout terrace of the castle. Even if you drive up here on a cloudy day, you will be amazed by the place. And …

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9.60 km

View of Göttingen from Plesse Castle

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Unfortunately, it's been closed to visitors for a long time. The tower doesn't look as massive as the other one in the courtyard, but it should be somewhat taller. There's …

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9.70 km

Plesse Tower (Tower of Plesse Castle)

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From Plesse Castle you have a really beautiful view, a visit here is always worthwhile.
There are lots of great photo opportunities.

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13.5 km

Viewpoint

16.7 km

Hünstollen Observation Tower

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The Hünstollen tower stands on the highest point of the Plessewald forest. In good weather, the tower offers a magnificent view of the western Harz Mountains and the Brocken.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

3.18 km

2.07 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

5.61 km

2.65 km

1.02 km

774 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald – Hünstollen Observation Tower loop from Holzerode

Ridge Trail in Göttinger Wald

Plesse Castle Parking Lot

Plesse Castle

View of Göttingen from Plesse Castle

Plesse Tower (Tower of Plesse Castle)

Hünstollen Observation Tower

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