Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – St. Benedict's Church, Sieber loop from Siebertal

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Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – St. Benedict's Church, Sieber loop from Siebertal

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Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – St. Benedict's Church, Sieber loop from Siebertal

03:28

10.8km

460m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.76 km

Schmelzbach Ford

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Nice place to take a break and cool your feet.

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2.59 km

View of the Wild Forest in the Harz Mountains

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it is a steep climb - partly through nature with grass and blackberry bushes

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5.55 km

Hanskühnenburg Mountain Hut and Observation Tower

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A popular destination on the weekend quickly full.

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5.59 km

Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144)

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In every season there is an opportunity to rest with hospitality. It is highly recommended here in winter during the week.

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8.28 km

View of the Brocken

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From here you could see the Brocken

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10.1 km

Paul Andrae Hegemeister Memorial Spring

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Unfortunately, no water came out

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10.6 km

Descent to Sieber

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Sure footing would be a definite advantage, as it's quite steep and slippery, but also beautiful.

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10.7 km

St. Benedict's Church, Sieber

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Here is a beautifully restored church in the local style.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

770 m

737 m

367 m

276 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.91 km

959 m

776 m

504 m

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

8°C

4°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

November 16, 2025,Von Sieber zur Hanskühnenburg

Sometimes you just have to kick yourself in the pants.

It's foggy, it's drizzling, bundled up in rain gear... up we go, up to Hanskühnenburg. Admittedly, we chose a shorter hike today, but the higher we climbed, the more beautiful, quieter, and more mystical it became. And we were rewarded with hot lentil soup and coffee at Hanskühnenburg by a …

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July 31, 2025,von Sieber zur Hanskühnenburg

Today, I hiked from Sieber to Hanskühnenburg Castle in miserable weather. From the parking lot by the church, it was almost 6 km uphill. Fortunately, the paths were paved. The last 600 meters before the finish were another steep climb. The restaurant by the tower is recommended for a rest and refreshment. The return journey downhill to the valley in …

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October 12, 2024,zurück nach Sieber

Of course we went back again, this time on pleasant paths 🙃🧙‍♂️

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June 26, 2022,Harzer Baudensteig / Etappe 2 Lerbach - Sieber b

Here the 2nd part.
From the Hanskuehnenburg we went in the direction of Sieber. The last part we hiked through deciduous forest, which we really enjoyed.

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January 7, 2023,Hanskühnenburg von Sieber Samstag, 7. Jan 2023 (St.Andreasberg-Woche)

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May 3, 2026,HARZ 🧙‍♀️🧹 von 🏘 Sieber zur 🛖 Hanskühnenburg

The start is in Sieber, this time with much more pleasant temperatures than the day before. The path to the Hanskühnenburg steadily climbs uphill 🥵, but the fresh air and a short shower provide welcome cooling.

Along the way, nature shows its vibrant side. Some birds 🐦 flutter in front of the lens. Even if I'm not always completely sure …

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