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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Mägdesprung

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Mägdesprung

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Mägdesprung

04:32

15.8km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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709 m

Mägdetrappe Viewpoint

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The legendary Mädgetrappe is a depression in the rock above the Harz village of Mägdesprung. According to legend, a giantess left her footprint in the stone when she jumped over …

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730 m

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

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The Alexius Cross was erected near Mägdesprung in memory of Duke Alexius Friedrich Christian von Anhalt-Bernburg. During the Second World War, the cross was shot through and fell down into …

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1.73 km

Köthener Hut

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Definitely the most beautiful hut in the Harz! Looks like a church and after the steep ascent invites you to take a contemplative break with the best view. ;)

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2.32 km

Pioneer Cliff

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A small bench offers the opportunity to rest and the views are beautiful.
The most interesting section of the Selketal Victory.

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2.38 km

Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel)

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An approximately ten meter long rock breakthrough on the pioneer path. There's no way around it. In the truest sense of the word "We have to get through this". :-)

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8.19 km

Miners' Fountain, Harzgerode

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Well built in 2003 with donations.

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13.6 km

Root Tunnel on the Selke River

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A feast for the eyes, and luckily the trees have fallen victim to the drought and the bark beetle.
So it stays as beautiful as ever.
Rock gates are always something special.

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14.8 km

Selke Valley Trail

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

5.10 km

2.09 km

2.00 km

780 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

6.30 km

1.62 km

1.14 km

284 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

4°C

51 %

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Köthener Hut – Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel) loop from Mägdesprung

Mägdetrappe Viewpoint

Alexius Cross Viewpoint

Köthener Hut

Pioneer Cliff

Pioneer Tunnel (Pioniertunnel)

Miners' Fountain, Harzgerode

Root Tunnel on the Selke River

Selke Valley Trail

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