Elfenstein

#924 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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The Elfenstein is a hill spur, about 475 m above sea level, in the northern foothills of the Harz Mountains of central Germany and the site of the eponymous granite rock formation above the town of Bad Harzburg. It is located in the unincorporated area of Harz in the county of Goslar in the state of Lower Saxony. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°52'45"N, 10°31'38"E

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Elfenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Romkerhall, Kästeklippen, Harzburg, Rabenklippe.

2.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Romkerhall, Goslar
70 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Harz Mountains of Germany, Romkerhall claims a unique distinction as the self-proclaimed "smallest kingdom" in the world. This intriguing site, located near the city of Goslar, is not only a point of curiosity for its regal claim but also...
2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Kästeklippen
52 min walk • Nestled in the rugged Harz Mountains of Germany, the Kästeklippen are a striking feature that beckons to both adventurers and nature enthusiasts. These imposing rock formations provide a unique spectacle and a testament to the enduring power of natural geological...
1.8 miE
Forts and castles
Harzburg, Bad Harzburg
47 min walk • The Harzburg, also called Große Harzburg, is a former imperial castle, situated on the northwestern edge of the Harz mountain range overlooking the spa resort of Bad Harzburg in Goslar District in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany.
3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Rabenklippe, Harz National Park
89 min walk • The Rabenklippe is a granite rock formation in the Harz National Park. The name means "Raven Crag" and is very apt as ravens live in the vicinity.
1.5 miE
51°52'40"N • 10°33'48"E
Spielbank, Bad Harzburg
40 min walk • Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
1.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Burgberg, Bad Harzburg
46 min walk • The Großer Burgberg is a ca. 483 m high hill on the northern rim of the Harz mountains range, right on the edge of Bad Harzburg in Lower Saxony.
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Feigenbaumklippe
58 min walk • The Feigenbaumklippe is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. They lie on the hiking trail from the Kästeklippen crags to Romkerhall Waterfall.
2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Treppenstein
52 min walk • The Treppenstein is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. It lies on the trail from the Romkerhall Waterfall to the Kästeklippen. The rocks consist of granite and have clearly undergone so-called "wool sack weathering".
1.7 miE
Aerial tramway
Burgberg-Seilbahn, Bad Harzburg
43 min walk • The Burgberg Cable Car is a cable car in Bad Harzburg, Germany. It was built in 1929 by the Bleichert engineering corporation and has a length of 481 metres. Its hauling cable has a diameter of 18 mm, its carrying cable a diameter of 37 mm. It is driven by a 40 metric horsepower engine at the summit station.
1.7 miSE
51°52'10"N • 10°33'48"E
SKYROPE Hochseilpark Bad Harzburg, Bad Harzburg
43 min walk • Climbing
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Butterberg, Bad Harzburg
51 min walk • The Butterberg is an elongated hill northeast of the spa town of Bad Harzburg in Goslar district, in the German state of Lower Saxony. Its long crest, which since 1952 is protected as a nature reserve, reaches a height of 308 m above NN.

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Elfenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)