Wettelrode Reservoir – Buschklepper Adventure Trail loop from Wettelrode

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Harz Mountains

Mansfeld-Südharz

Sangerhausen

Wettelrode Reservoir – Buschklepper Adventure Trail loop from Wettelrode

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Wettelrode Reservoir – Buschklepper Adventure Trail loop from Wettelrode

04:03

14.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gipskarstlandschaft Pölsfeld

Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

104 m

Wettelrode Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pretty blue oasis and beautiful place for excursions with refreshments

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1.32 km

Wettelrode Mining Trail (HWN 222)

Highlight • Trail

A display board gives information about this view.

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1.52 km

View of the mining area

Highlight • Historical Site

You can sit down on the small bench and enjoy the great view of the pyramids.

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1.87 km

Viewpoint

3.64 km

Grillenberg Ski Slope

Highlight • Rest Area

A small system from GDR times. It is definitely enough for her first turns in the snow

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5.54 km

Bench with a View of Grillenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

This region is simply good for the soul.

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5.60 km

Grillenburg castle ruins (HWN 208)

Highlight • Castle

The size of the ruins only hints at their former importance.
First mentioned in writing in 1217, they have been in disrepair since the beginning of the 17th century.

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6.05 km

Buschklepper Adventure Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

With children very beautiful and varied, boredom is not there.

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10.4 km

Forester’s House and Youth Forest Home Wildenstall

Highlight • Rest Area

The former forester's house Wildenstall is now a youth forest home and is in an attractive location.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.64 km

2.21 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

196 m

120 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

4.44 km

1.80 km

549 m

196 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2022,Ruine Grillenburg und Bergbaulehrpfad Wettelrode (HWN 208, 222)

Harzer hiking needle stamp:
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HWN 208 - Castle ruins Grillenburg
HWN 222 - Mining Educational Trail

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March 2, 2025,Harz - Grillenburg - Bergbaulehrpfad Wettelrode - Abstecher Moltkewarte

I've been putting off this tour for ages...Sangershausen and its highlights 😅. Not because the tour seems so unexciting, quite the opposite, but because for me it means an unusual travel time for such a short hike.
No matter...I've decided to roll up the stamping and thus the field from the back from now on. First the long-distance tours and …

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January 6, 2024,Wanderung von Bergbau Röhrigschacht Wettelrode zur Burgruine Grillenburg (HWN 208), Bergbaulehrpfad Wettelrode (HWN 222)

A very interesting hike for history and nature lovers! The mining trail and the Grillenburg castle ruins make the tour particularly exciting. It's also ideal for families looking for an educational and varied day in the Harz Mountains.

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December 7, 2024,Harz - Ruine Grillenburg, Bergwerk Röhrichtschacht und Karstwanderweg

Here's the video of the tour. ☝🙃

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I hope you enjoy the video and have a lovely 2nd Advent! 🙃🖐

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