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Arnstein

Welcome to Arnstein, Mansfeld-Südharz! This charming destination is located in the heart of Germany and is a real insider tip for anyone looking for an authentic experience off the beaten track. In this travel guide you will find everything you need to know about Arnstein - from its geographical location to the best outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Arnstein


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.6 km
Duration 5:52 h
Ascent 706 m
Descent 627 m

This stage leads us from Aschersleben to Erfurt. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 35.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 78 m

The Wipper cycle path is a relatively short but beautiful cycle path along a small river, ideal for a day route. At the destination in Bernburg, ...

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from Oliver Demian,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Long Distance Cycling · Braunschweiger Land
Harz Foreland Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 451 km
Duration 64:00 h
Ascent 3,174 m
Descent 3,122 m

Schladen – Hessen – Halberstadt – Quedlinburg – Meisdorf – Wippra – Sangerhausen – Tilleda – Nordhausen – Bad Sachsa – Fuhrbach – Duderstadt – ...

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 299 m
Descent 295 m

This route is also one of the special routes to reach the Kaisernadel of the Harzer Wandernadel. It passes through various landscapes, such as ...

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from Thomas Riekeberg,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 96.2 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 590 m
Descent 590 m

A mix of roads with little traffic, good bike paths, some elevation, and great scenery.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 69 m

This route is part of the booklet "My First Stamp Book" of the Harzer Wandernadel, which includes stroller-friendly routes.

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from Harzer Wandernadel GmbH,   Mansfeld-Südharz Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Harz
Harz circular route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 150.5 km
Duration 10:43 h
Ascent 1,242 m
Descent 1,209 m

The Harz circular route connects the states of Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt over a total distance of 350 km. It leads through ...

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from Matthias Beyersdorfer,   Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt
Hiking Trail · Saale-Unstrut
St. Jakobus Pilgrimage Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 433.9 km
Duration 480:00 h
Ascent 2,185 m
Descent 1,983 m

From station 28 Querfurt, the path leads to station 32 Eckartsberga.

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from Saale-Unstrut Tourismus GmbH,   Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:17 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 138 m

circular route, mixed trail / gravel, forest path, cross-country, partly no trail marking, paths at the edge of the Wiebeck valley partly ...

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from Thomas Uhlendorf,   Community
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 15 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 129 m

Fields, small villages, and an impressive castle ruinLike a Scottish castle, Arnstein Castle (12th century) towers high above the Einetal.

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from Britta Schulze-Thulin,   Rother Bergverlag
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Arnstein is located on the edge of the Harz Mountains and offers a breathtaking landscape with mountains, forests and rivers. The region is known for its picturesque half-timbered houses and historical sites such as Mansfeld Castle or Falkenstein Castle. Also worth seeing are the monastery church of St. Marien and the "Alte Mühle" museum, which gives an insight into the life of the local people.

In addition to these cultural highlights, Arnstein also offers culinary specialities such as the famous Harz cheese or regional specialities like game dishes from local hunting. When it comes to outdoor activities, you can enjoy hiking, cycling or canoeing on the river Bode here. In winter, ski resorts in the immediate vicinity are ideal for skiing and snowboarding.

Hiking through the Harz National Park is especially recommended in spring or autumn when nature is at its most beautiful. In summer you can go swimming at one of the many lakes, while in winter you can stroll through the Christmas markets with a cup of mulled wine.

If it should rain, there is plenty to do in Arnstein. For example, visit Mansfeld Castle or take a guided tour of the monastery church of St. Marien.

Overall, Arnstein is a destination that is definitely worthwhile and deserves a place on your bucket list! We hope that this travel guide has helped you plan your next trip there.

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  • September 10, 2025
    Mubsis
    September 10, 2025
    Auf der gesamten Strecke herrscht Autoverkehr, dass sollte man bedenken und im Blick behalten. Bei dem Verkehr handelt es sich um Wirtschaftsfahrzeuge und um Tourenfahrzeuge vom Sporthotel Nordmann. Leider hat auch das GPS Probleme gehabt, durch die Ausschilderung der Wanderwege ist der Weg dennoch gut zu finden. Mit dem Kinderwagen hat man mit asphaltierten und mit stellenweise ausgespülten Wegen zu rechnen. Am Ende wird es etwas steil auf dem Weg nach unten. Fazit: Ein schöner Weg mit tollem Ausblick und guter Beschilderung. Und als Tipp den Kinderwagen nicht zu voll packen sonst wird es zu einem guten Fitnessspaziergang.
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    Written September 10, 2025
  • March 25, 2025
    Torsten G.
    Erstbesuch: 20.05.2024 / 10:54Uhr 2. Besuch: 28.06.2025 / 10:43Uhr persönlicher Stempel: 001 von 222 Eine tolle Stempelstelle mit beeindruckenden Tieren. Man hat nicht das Gefühl, im Harz zu sein. Wirklich schön. Ergänzung: Auf den umliegenden Weiden stehen auch noch Hochlandrinder, Pferde, ... also definitiv einen Ausflug wert.
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    Written March 25, 2025
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  • January 18, 2025
    Jana Dümmler 
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour. Hat uns gut gefallen.
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    Written January 18, 2025
  • March 15, 2024
    Maik Wolf
    Sehr schöne Stempelstelle
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    Written March 15, 2024
    Stamp station
    86 Bisongehege
  • January 13, 2024
    Zeitfrei 24
    September 07, 2023
    Ich finde, dass der Radweg zu schlecht bewertet ist. Die Wegstrecken sind tatsächlich mitunter bescheiden zu fahren. Trockenes Wetter hilft hier weiter. Die Ausschilderung finde ich aber ausreichend. Die Wegführung ist dafür super. Meist fährt man fernab von Straßen über Feldwege oder Waldwege. Ich habe einen Narren an dieser Tour gefressen und werde diese häufiger fahren.
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    Written January 13, 2024
  • May 07, 2022
    Martin Kersten
    Schönes Wildhegege
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    Written May 07, 2022
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  • April 12, 2022
    Andrea Werner
    sehr schön da
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    Written April 12, 2022
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  • May 04, 2019
    Ronny Becker
    May 04, 2019
    sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Teilweise anstrengend aber wunderschöne Natur.
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    Written May 04, 2019
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