WdKuK - Vom Königstein zur Königspfalz
A loop of 79.1 km from Harzgerode. Along the way you climb 1,412 m and descend 1,548 m; the highest point is at 588 m. Walking time about 24 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 1.0 Paul-Krause-Hütte Shelter
- km 1.7 Kapellenblick Viewpoint
- km 1.8 (ehemaliger) Alexisbrunnen Spring
- km 2.0 Luisenklippe Viewpoint
- km 2.6 Friedensdenkmal Viewpoint
- km 2.7 Birkenhütte Shelter
- km 2.7 Selkebrunnen Spring
- km 3.9 Klosterkopf Summit
- km 4.1 Marienquelle Spring
- km 9.2 Köte am Bergrat Müller Teich Shelter
- km 10.9 Infangblick zum Carlshaus Viewpoint
- km 11.0 Wegenerskopf Summit · 587 m
- km 11.3 Ramberg Hütte Shelter
- km 14.8 An Bormanns Wiese Shelter
- km 16.2 Wolfsbergblick Viewpoint
- km 16.7 Georgsquelle Spring
- km 21.4 Lange Wand Summit
- km 21.4 Königstein Summit · 184 m
- km 21.4 Teufelsmauer Königstein Viewpoint
- km 21.5 Westturm Summit
- km 22.0 Mittelsteine Summit · 185 m
- km 23.3 Eberskopf Summit · 194 m
- km 25.0 Altweiberbrunnen Spring
- km 27.5 Eis-Alm Hut
- km 28.0 Bodetal Viewpoint
- km 30.0 Bülowhöhe Viewpoint
- km 30.1 Blick über Thale Viewpoint
- km 30.3 Roßtrappenberg Summit · 439 m
- km 31.0 Aussichtspunkt Bodetor Viewpoint
- km 34.6 Honigs-Berg Summit · 208 m
- km 34.8 Schiefer-Berg Summit
- km 35.6 Kuckucksberg Summit · 186 m
- km 37.4 Dromedar Summit
- km 37.4 Kamelfelsen Summit
- km 37.5 Jätchenberg Summit · 178 m
- km 37.9 Calciumquelle Spring
- km 40.5 Schwedderberg Summit
- km 40.5 Preussenturm Viewpoint
- km 40.8 Olbergshöhe Summit · 321 m
- km 41.7 Panoramansicht Viewpoint
- km 44.0 Taterhöhe Summit · 438 m
- km 44.0 Aussichtspunkt Taternhöhe Viewpoint
- km 46.2 Wipperberg Summit
- km 46.4 Stahlquelle Spring
- km 49.6 Martelsberg Summit · 422 m
- km 50.3 Münchenberg Summit · 425 m
- km 58.4 Heiligenberg Summit · 432 m
- km 64.7 Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint
- km 65.5 Trippelborn Spring
- km 66.4 Hoher Kopf Summit · 332 m
- km 67.0 Burgberg Summit · 280 m
- km 67.2 Queste ✝ Summit
- km 77.6 Pfingstberg Summit
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Lange Wand
Stage ends near Dromedar
Stage ends near Heiligenberg
Stage ends near Pfingstberg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “WdKuK - Vom Königstein zur Königspfalz” trail?
About 79.1 km as a loop. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “WdKuK - Vom Königstein zur Königspfalz” trail have?
About 1,412 m of ascent and 1,548 m of descent. The lowest point is at 139 m, the highest at 588 m.
How long does the “WdKuK - Vom Königstein zur Königspfalz” trail take?
Plan for about 24 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “WdKuK - Vom Königstein zur Königspfalz” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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