Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Harzer Bachtäler

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Bus stop

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1.69 km

View of Königshütte

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From the castle ruins you have a beautiful view of Königshütte. If you walk down the path behind the castle, you will find out that the Bode flows via the Elbe and the North Sea into the Atlantic.

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1.74 km

Bridge to the Königsburg ruins

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The way up to the Königsburg ruins is crisp but short. But the effort is worth it

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1.79 km

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

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The ascent from the parking lot is challenging, but you can rest at the top of the tower of the ruins of Koenigsburg. And then walk around the beautiful lake.

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2.51 km

Königshütte Reservoir and Trogfurt Bridge

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An easy hike around the dam.

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4.72 km

Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42)

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There is an easy circular path around the dam.

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5.65 km

Königshütte Reservoir

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It takes just over an hour to go around the dam.

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6.50 km

Picnic Area With View of the Reservoir

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Nice seating. In general, there are plenty of seating options all around.

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

1.67 km

1.66 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.69 km

561 m

480 m

134 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 4 March

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