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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

Hard

5.0

(11)

49

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Großvaterfelsen loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

02:16

7.26km

150m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.16 km for 484 m

After 2.02 km for 58 m

After 5.65 km for 690 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

1.35 km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint in the Harz Mountains

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A very nice view

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2

1.37 km

View of the Harz Mountains and Blankenburg

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A very nice view

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3

1.66 km

View of the Harz Mountains and Village

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A very nice view

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4

2.48 km

Sandstone Erosions (Sandstein-Auswaschungen)

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I love these rocks.

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5

3.60 km

Hamburger Wappen Rock Formation

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Always a very popular excursion destination, at least the two front peaks can be easily climbed with kicks.

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6

3.76 km

Hamburger Wappen Climbing Access Point

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A unique view can be enjoyed from the summit of the Hamburg coat of arms. Caution should be exercised when climbing the rocks, especially in wet weather.

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6.19 km

Rock Formations in the Harz Mountains

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A very beautiful rock.

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6.53 km

Großvaterfelsen

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The Grandfather Rock is part of the Devil's Wall. Some strength is required to climb it. But the effort is rewarded. From the top you have a magnificent view of …

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7.26 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

2.76 km

675 m

139 m

102 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

514 m

243 m

127 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 8 May

14°C

8°C

38 %

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