The restless terrain of the southern Harz Mountains is criss-crossed by many steep notched valleys. Notched valleys are valleys with a typical, V-shaped valley cross-section. The characteristic shape is an expression of strong deep erosion.
This path runs below the nature reserve Himmelsberg. It leads over the embankment from World War II below the cliffs and continues along a narrow path in the forest along the municipal border between Woffleben and Appenrode