Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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1.12 km

Himmelpforten Teich

Lake

1.43 km

Himmelpforte Monastery — Rest Area & Stamp Station

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From the monastery only a small wall is recognizable otherwise it is a nice stamp from the monastery hiking trail.

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1.47 km

Weser-Elbe Watershed (Harz Mountains)

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In the immediate vicinity of the former Himmelpforte monastery.

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8.40 km

Nagelhüttenteich

Lake

15.4 km

Head Forester Koch Monument (Harzer Wandernadel 25)

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Very popular stamp office and who can count on 50 years of service these days.

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17.1 km

Monk's Beech Shelter

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Top rest area with stamp point. Problem: I rarely take a break😎🤘

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19.3 km

View from Schwengskopf

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19.3 km

Scenic Forest Path in the Harz Mountains

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Quiet and beautiful view

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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

2.22 km

1.46 km

151 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

2.49 km

1.19 km

1.10 km

164 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 April

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