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Ilsenburger Bank Shelter – Walter Otte Memorial Plaque loop from Stapelburg

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Ilsenburger Bank Shelter – Walter Otte Memorial Plaque loop from Stapelburg

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Ilsenburger Bank Shelter – Walter Otte Memorial Plaque loop from Stapelburg

01:48

16.3km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Oker- und Eckertal in den Landkreisen Goslar und Wolfenbüttel

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Bus stop

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383 m

Wild Garlic Trail

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The tastiest wild garlic grows here

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559 m

Ecker River Border and Former Inner-German Border

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Remnants of the division of Germany can still be found here

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4.94 km

Ilsenburger Bank Shelter

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This shelter not only offers the opportunity to sign a guest book, but also to enjoy a wonderful view of Stapelburg, Veckenstedt, Wernigerode, etc.

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5.96 km

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Viewpoint

10.6 km

View of the Harz Mountains

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Great view a bit off the main routes. Great walk

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15.0 km

Jungborn Harz – The Jungborn

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Sign

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15.1 km

Jungborn Special Stamp Site (Harzer Wandernadel)

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Here you can find out interesting facts about the history of cure in the Harz Mountains and a special stamp for the Harzer Grenzweg.

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16.1 km

Walter Otte was shot dead by a border guard at the border fence on June 11, 1976 after he was drunk and provocative. His body was prepared and placed in a market near Magdeburg to cover up the matter.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.28 km

212 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

2.25 km

212 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Ilsenburger Bank Shelter – Walter Otte Memorial Plaque loop from Stapelburg

Wild Garlic Trail

Colorful Wooden Border Post

Ecker River Border and Former Inner-German Border

Ilsenburger Bank Shelter

View of the Harz Mountains

Jungborn Harz – The Jungborn

Jungborn Special Stamp Site (Harzer Wandernadel)

Walter Otte Memorial Plaque

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