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TOP hiking route "Scharfenstein" - Eichsfeld - Thuringia
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View of the Galgenkopf near KreuzebraPhoto: Tim Moritz Koch, CC BY, Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
Castle, landscape, and history: This hike delights with its interplay of dense forest, open landscape with numerous panoramic views, and places full of history. Here nature meets culture.
The 12.1 km circular route starts at the hiking parking lot at Scharfenstein Castle. From here, you can take a detour to Scharfenstein Castle and enjoy the beautiful view. Then the route continues along the ridge path through varied mixed forest to the "Schönen Aussicht Herrenberg" lookout, where a nice resting spot with panoramic view awaits. The path continues a little further through the forest, then enters the bright open fields to soon discover the abandoned village of Steinhagen with the Steinhagen Chapel. It continues through the open fields to Galgenkopf near Kreuzbra, which according to legend was formerly a Wendish (Slavic) sanctuary with a charming view over Eichsfeld. The path then leads along the edge of Kreuzebra, then gently ascends through a picturesque avenue back to the starting point of the hike. Scharfenstein Castle offers an opportunity to rest and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Eichsfeld, the Ohmgebirge, and as far as the Harz mountains.
Author’s recommendation
- A dream in yellow: In April and May, countless cowslip flowers bloom along the path from the Steinhagen Chapel to the Galgenkopf.
- The Scharfenstein Castle: Wonderful views and upscale gastronomy with a coffee roastery and the whisky castle Nine Springs
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Whiskywelt Burg ScharfensteinSafety information
- If thunderstorm risk arises, you can find a shelter hut at the "Schönen Aussicht Herrenberg" viewpoint.
- Due to dryness in recent years, many trees have been damaged and are prone to breaking. Therefore, be cautious when in the forest, especially during stronger winds. Do not stay under dead tree crowns. Especially beech trees tend to have spontaneous branch breaks.
Tips and suggestions
- The path is now continuously marked with the T
- If you have questions or requests, please contact the service team of HVE Eichsfeld Touristik directly at www.eichsfeld.de
Roadbook
The 12.1 km circular path begins at the hiking parking lot at Scharfenstein Castle. From here, you can take a detour to Scharfenstein Castle and enjoy the wonderful view. Then the route leads on the ridge path through diverse mixed forest to the Schönen Aussicht Herrenberg viewpoint, where a pleasant resting place with a distant view awaits. The path runs a little further through the forest, then enters the bright, open fields to shortly discover the abandoned village Steinhagen with the Steinhagen Chapel. It continues through the open fields to the Galgenkopf near Kreuzbra, which according to legend was formerly a Wendish (Slavic) sanctuary with a charming view over Eichsfeld. The path leads along the edge of Kreuzebra, then gently goes up the Hasengrund through a picturesque avenue back to the starting point of the hike. The Scharfenstein Castle offers a place to rest and enjoy a magnificent panorama over Eichsfeld, the Ohmgebirge, and the Harz mountains.
Aussichtspunkt "Schöne Aussicht Herrenberg"
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 337 - Schöne Aussicht Herrenberg
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 338 - Kapelle Steinhagen
St. Sergius & Bacchus Kirche
Whiskywelt Burg Scharfenstein
Parking
- Hiking parking lot at Scharfenstein Castle: Plenty of free parking spaces available. Paid parking spaces for caravans and motorhomes are available here for overnight stays.
- "Große Wiese" hiking parking lot in Kreuzebra: Limited number of free parking spaces available
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
KKV publishing house: Cycling and hiking map Nature Park Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal 1:33,000 ISBN-13: 978-3-86973-251-0
- Tear- and weather-resistant map with the cycling and hiking trail network in the Nature Park and the Hainich National Park
- Status: July 2022
- Cost: 6€
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
- In midsummer on sunny days, remember to take sufficient sun protection and plenty of drinks, as half of the hike leads through open fields with little shade.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions