--- title: "Circular trail around the cave village Rübeland (HWN 88 & 89)" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/tour/circular-trail-around-the-cave-village-ruebeland-hwn-88-89" description: "The circular hiking trail around the cave village of Rübeland runs along the rugged rock faces that surround the Harz village. Several great viewpoints invite you to linger. Discover fauna and flora on the family-friendly hiking trail. Unfortunately, the hiking trail is not suitable for strollers due to partly narrow and steep paths. Here, we recommend hiking with a child carrier. From April to October, admire the lively life of wild bees at the \"Bee Bear\" at Hoher Kleef and at the \"Bee Miner\" at Schornsteinberg, and you still have two stamps from the Harzer Wandernadel to collect. During the summer months, you can admire and enjoy the beautifully blooming mountain meadows. On the hiking route, you always have the Brocken in view. Many small rest points offer opportunities to linger. Last but not least, you should plan a cave visit to the Hermann’s or Baumann’s Cave. Or even both caves?" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/38210061/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular trail around the cave village Rübeland (HWN 88 & 89) ================================================================= - 5.06 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Walking / hiking Stamp location 088 "Hoher Kleef" Sunset at the Hohen Kleef in Rübeland View over the Harz meadows to the Brocken View from the observation pavilion "Hoher Kleef" View View from Schornsteinberg to the Bodeperle outdoor pool View of the viewing pavilion "Hoher Kleef" Bench at the "Bienenbär" along the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg Hermannshöhle - Stalactite Caves Rübeland Mountain meadow by the roadside Meadow landscape up in the Harz - 1:40 h - 5.06 km - 151 m - 159 m - 378 m - 467 m - 89 m - - Start: Parking lot Mühlental in Rübeland - Destination: Parking lot Mühlental in Rübeland The circular trail around the cave village offers great views over the village and of the Brocken. The circular hiking trail around the cave village of Rübeland runs along the rugged rock faces that surround the Harz village. Several great viewpoints invite you to linger. Discover fauna and flora on the family-friendly hiking trail. Unfortunately, the hiking trail is not suitable for strollers due to partly narrow and steep paths. Here, we recommend hiking with a child carrier. From April to October, admire the lively life of wild bees at the "Bee Bear" at Hoher Kleef and at the "Bee Miner" at Schornsteinberg, and you still have two stamps from the Harzer Wandernadel to collect. During the summer months, you can admire and enjoy the beautifully blooming mountain meadows. On the hiking route, you always have the Brocken in view. Many small rest points offer opportunities to linger. Last but not least, you should plan a cave visit to the Hermann’s or Baumann’s Cave. Or even both caves? Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Our hike starts at the "Mühlental" parking lot in the cave village of Rübeland. After about 400 m, you cross the street and pass over the railway and Bode bridges. At the end of the bridge, keep left and take the right street uphill at the road fork. After about 600 m, we recommend the small detour to the "Bell House". A narrow path leads over the meadows to the 410 m high viewpoint with views over Rübeland and towards the Brocken massif. Back on the hiking trail, continue on the main path. After about 300 m, follow the signs to the left to the "Birkenfeld Castle Ruins". Old stone wall remains reveal the castle ruins. Information boards provide hints about the castle. Continue for about 400 m towards the "Hoher Kleef" viewing pavilion. Here you will find the stamp box (HWN 88). Additionally, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Brocken directly from the pavilion, as well as a panoramic view of the cave village of Rübeland. Continue to the left and after about 100 m, you will encounter the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg and the "Bee Bear" with a seating area. The "Bienotel" is a life-sized carved bear that houses a bee colony in a species-appropriate dwelling inside its belly. After a rest, we hike a stretch on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg until we reach the L 96 at the height of Hermannshöhle. We recommend a visit to the "River Cave" with its unique grotto salamanders and sparkling crystal chamber. From there, cross the bridge around the Herzklippe with bear towards the railway crossing. After the railway crossing, cross the B27 and turn right towards the outdoor pool "Bodeperle". During the summer months, a little refreshment at the outdoor pool is recommended. Afterwards, continue directly from the parking lot towards the Schornsteinberg, which is located directly above the outdoor pool. A small, narrow path leads us behind a house to the Schornsteinberg. After about 300 m, we reach the Schornsteinberg via an ascent of about 80 meters in elevation, which rewards us with a fantastic view of Rübeland. At Schornsteinberg is the stamp point 89 of the Harzer Wandernadel. The name of the mountain originates from the fact that the approximately 6 m high chimney of the carbonization plant was previously located here. Continue on the "Blue Lake" circular trail towards the Baumann Cave over expansive mountain meadows and grasslands with a direct view of the Brocken. To conclude the hikes, another cave visit at the Baumann Cave invites before we reach our destination parking lot "Mühlental". Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear and rain gear are recommended. Don't forget your Harzer Wandernadel stamp booklet and camera. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can reach **Rübeland** by **car** \- via the B27 from Braunlage and Blankenburg \- the B244 / B27 from Wernigerode \- as well as via the B81 junction L96 from Hasselfelde Read more **Parking****Parking lot - Mühlental** Coming from Elbingerode, parking spaces for cars, motorcycles and caravans, fee required **Parking lot - Baumann Cave** Parking spaces for cars directly at the Baumann Cave, fee required **Parking lot - Hermann Cave** (at the old train station - right side of the "Bode" river) Coming from Hasselfelde, parking spaces for cars, fee required **Parking lot - At the "Bodeperle" outdoor pool** Coming from Blankenburg, parking spaces for cars, motorcycles and caravans, fee required Read more **Public transportation**You can reach the by bus from the from Wernigerode from Blankenburg from Hasselfelde from Braunlage from Benneckenstein **TIP:** With the **Harzer UrlaubsTicket** you can travel **free of charge** throughout the Harz district. HATIX - free use of the public bus lines of Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, Q-Bus Nahverkehrsgesellschaft, Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH, and Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz in the Harz district. More information is available at: Read more Additional information **Tourist Information Elbingerode/Cave village Rübeland/Königshütte** Markt 33 8875 Oberharz am Brocken OT Elbingerode Phone: 039454 89487 Read more Literature Unfortunately, no literature is known. Read more Author Mandy Leonhardt Organization Tourismusbetrieb der Stadt Oberharz am Brocken License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author On this circular route, you have the opportunity to collect two sought-after stamps of the Harzer Wandernadel. No. 88 - Viewing pavilion Hoher Kleef No. 89 - Schornsteinberg In summer, a visit to the Bodeperle outdoor pool is recommended after the hike. The Rübeland dripstone caves are also particularly worth seeing. The hiking route can also be hiked in reverse. Read more Safety guidelines Not suitable for strollers or similar. We recommend the hike with a child carrier. The ascent from the outdoor pool to Schornsteinberg is steep and only a "footpath". Keep a close hold on your children. Read more Map Hiking map - City Oberharz am Brocken 1:25000; ISBN 978-3-86973-248-0 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Cave/dripstone cave - Tours 14.90 km - Walking / hiking 6.42 km - Walking / hiking 28.94 km - Walking / hiking **outdooractive** Contact Oberharz am Brocken Download GPX file - -