Kästeklippen
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The Kästeklippen, often shortened to Käste, is a rocky tor above the Oker
valley in the Upper Harz
mountains of central Germany. It lies at a height of .
Near the Käste are other similar granite rock formations such as the Hexenküche ("Witch's Kitchen"), Mausefalle ("Mousetrap"), Feigenbaumklippe
and the Treppenstein
. Next to the observation platform is a protruding rock which resembles the face of an old man and is called Der Alte vom Berge ("Old Man of the Mountain"). The rocks consist of granite "wool sacks", typical of the Harz region.
The Kästeklippen (Klippen = crags) are a popular destination in the Harz. From here, there are views to the Sudmerberg
hill in the borough of Goslar
. Numerous paths lead from the Oker Reservoir, Romkerhall
, Oker
, Göttingerode and Bad Harzburg
up to the Käste. The most important access route is the Kästestraße. It runs from Bad Harzburg up to the Schlackenplatz on the Morlberg and then continues at a height of just under 600 m over the Alte Schlewecke and the crags of the Stiefmutterklippen to the Käste. From there it goes downhill again, past the Hinterer Ziegenrücken and Vorderen Ziegenrücken to Oker. The Kästestraße was once tarmacked all the way from Bad Harzburg to the Käste. Remnants of the asphalt surface can still be seen today. From the beginning of April to the end of October a bus service runs from Bad Harzburg to the Käste. Walkers are met by the at the Kästehaus restaurant there.
The Kästehaus is checkpoint no. 118 in the Harzer Wandernadel
hiking trail network.
Oker
The Oker is a river in Lower Saxony, Germany, that has historically formed an important political boundary. It is a left tributary of the River Aller, in length and runs in a generally northerly direction.- Course :...
valley in the Upper Harz
Upper Harz
The Upper Harz refers to the western and higher part of the Harz mountain range in central Germany. Much of the Upper Harz is over , but at its eastern edge in the High Harz it climbs to over on the Brocken massif.- Geography :...
mountains of central Germany. It lies at a height of .
Near the Käste are other similar granite rock formations such as the Hexenküche ("Witch's Kitchen"), Mausefalle ("Mousetrap"), Feigenbaumklippe
Feigenbaumklippe
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. These granite rocks, which show clear signs of "wool sack weathering" are a favourite destination for hikers and...
and the Treppenstein
Treppenstein
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" .The Treppenstein is a popular...
. Next to the observation platform is a protruding rock which resembles the face of an old man and is called Der Alte vom Berge ("Old Man of the Mountain"). The rocks consist of granite "wool sacks", typical of the Harz region.
The Kästeklippen (Klippen = crags) are a popular destination in the Harz. From here, there are views to the Sudmerberg
Sudmerberg
Sudmerberg is a suburb of Goslar on the edge of the Harz Mountains in Germany, which is named after the prominent, 354 metre high hill to the east...
hill in the borough of Goslar
Goslar
Goslar is a historic town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Goslar and located on the northwestern slopes of the Harz mountain range. The Old Town of Goslar and the Mines of Rammelsberg are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.-Geography:Goslar is situated at the...
. Numerous paths lead from the Oker Reservoir, Romkerhall
Romkerhall
Romkerhall is a former hunting residence of George V of Hanover in the Oker Valley, Harz, Germany.It lies next to the B 498 federal road and was built in 1862...
, Oker
Oker (Goslar)
Oker has been part of the borough of Goslar in central Germany since 1972. It lies on the edge of the Harz mountains and has a population of 7,282 . Previously Oker had been a parish within Wolfenbüttel district since 1952.- Location :...
, Göttingerode and Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg is a town in central Germany, in the Goslar district of Lower Saxony. It lies on the northern edge of the Harz mountains and is a recognised saltwater spa and climatic health resort.- Location :...
up to the Käste. The most important access route is the Kästestraße. It runs from Bad Harzburg up to the Schlackenplatz on the Morlberg and then continues at a height of just under 600 m over the Alte Schlewecke and the crags of the Stiefmutterklippen to the Käste. From there it goes downhill again, past the Hinterer Ziegenrücken and Vorderen Ziegenrücken to Oker. The Kästestraße was once tarmacked all the way from Bad Harzburg to the Käste. Remnants of the asphalt surface can still be seen today. From the beginning of April to the end of October a bus service runs from Bad Harzburg to the Käste. Walkers are met by the at the Kästehaus restaurant there.
The Kästehaus is checkpoint no. 118 in the Harzer Wandernadel
Harzer Wandernadel
The Harzer Wandernadel is a network of checkpoints for walkers in the Harz mountains in North Germany. It includes a system whereby the hiker can earn badges at different levels by walking to the various checkpoints in the network and recording them...
hiking trail network.
External links
- Kästehaus (with hiking map)