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: January 15, 2026

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250 m

Overflow sluice at Oderteich

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Very interesting to look at and a beautiful place to relax

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283 m

Oderteich riverside path

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Over trodden roots and round boulders it goes along the east bank, past the dead, pale spruce trunks, the green regrowing trees and later over wooden planks and yellow gravel. …

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2.06 km

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

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The Oderteich awaits the hiker with a fantastic / rugged nature and wonderful views over the Oderteich.

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4.62 km

Path Along the Abbegraben

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In 2010, the Upper Harz water shelf became a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its uniqueness and its large size.

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5.45 km

Torfhaus Moor Boardwalk

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Here's something to marvel at: one of the few remaining rain moors is allowed to thrive here undisturbed. Unique flora and fauna, easily explored on a boardwalk.

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9.32 km

Source Area of the Große Bode

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A raised bog that appears to still be intact collects water that flows towards Braunlage as the Great Bode. North of Braunlage it joins the Little Bode to form the …

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12.8 km

Oderteich sun cap (HWN 217)

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Meeting point and stamping point, even without a rest area, there are enough opportunities to relax.
There is even a small stone beach.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

5.50 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

4.42 km

2.51 km

162 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Oderteich riverside path

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Torfhaus Moor Boardwalk

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Oderteich sun cap (HWN 217)

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