Elfenstein Rock Formation – Elfenstein loop from NSG Östlicher Langenberg

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Elfenstein Rock Formation – Elfenstein loop from NSG Östlicher Langenberg

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Elfenstein Rock Formation – Elfenstein loop from NSG Östlicher Langenberg

00:37

1.84km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30 m

Elfenstein Trailhead Parking

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Beautiful forest parking lot with the shortest route to the Elfenstein.

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568 m

Elfensteinweg Trail

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Here the destination is more important than the journey ;)

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704 m

Harzburger Fenster — View of Bad Harzburg

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Just the right place to take a break with a panoramic view.

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906 m

Elfenstein

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Very nice view from the Elversstein

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907 m

Elfenstein Rock Formation

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The Elfenstein is a walkable rock cliff with lookout point.

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923 m

View of the Harz Foreland

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Very nice view of the Harz foreland

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926 m

Elfenstein

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This mystical place was considered a dwelling place by elves in the Middle Ages

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1.15 km

Elfenstein Marker

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Just follow the arrow on the stone

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1.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.17 km

606 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

-1°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2024,HWN 120 - Elfenstein

A friend always says: The shortest route is often the steepest! That applies to this tour! But at the end you are rewarded with a wonderful view.

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April 17, 2024,HWN2, Bad Harzburg: Elfenstein, 120

Bonus round Elfenstein with hailstorm.
1 stamp:
Elfenstein
Total stamps 50 and therefore
hiking king🙂🍺👍

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September 22, 2023,Harz: Elfenstein bei Bad Harzburg (HWN 120)

After the tough tour in the Okertal, we made a stop in Bad Harzburg on the way back and hiked up to Elfenstein (HWN 120). This time it only went up 110 meters. The granite rock is located on the outskirts of the city in the so-called Elfenecke and can be climbed via steps. Next to the rock there is …

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