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Oderteich riverside path – Achtermannshöhe Summit View loop from Oderteich

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Oderteich riverside path – Achtermannshöhe Summit View loop from Oderteich

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Oderteich riverside path – Achtermannshöhe Summit View loop from Oderteich

05:36

20.2km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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378 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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5.17 km

Achtermannshöhe Summit View

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The Achtermannshöhe is the starting point for several different technical trails. The trail to the north is fun, the one to the south is challenging. But before you “throw yourself …

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7.52 km

Düstere Tannen

Forest

15.6 km

Rotenbeek-Moorsteg Trail

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A wonderful single trail through the moor, full of roots and rocks. Sturdy footwear and surefootedness are recommended.

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17.9 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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18.0 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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19.0 km

Oderteich | Reservoir

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The Oderteich pond is worth a visit at any time of year. From here, you can also hike to the Wolfswarte, to the Achtermannshöhe, or along the Rehberger Graben.

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19.1 km

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

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This beautiful break bench with a view of the Oderteich is totally rustic. A widening of the path especially for the bank 😁.

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19.8 km

Overflow sluice at Oderteich

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Very interesting to look at and a beautiful place to relax

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

3.80 km

1.89 km

375 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

3.75 km

2.01 km

432 m

413 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

18°C

9°C

16 %

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August 10, 2023,Torfhaus und Achtermannhöhe

Today we first went to the Achtermannhöhe, then to the triangular post, Eckerloch and on the fairy tale path to the Oderteich. The paths were quite exciting :)

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January 19, 2025,Traumhaftes 🌞 Winterwetter ❄️ auf der Achtermannshöhe im Harz (HWN 217, 136, 168 und 12)

From Oderbrück we hiked down to the Oderteich. On the fairytale path we crossed several wooden bridges and walked over narrow wooden footbridges. Before Torfhaus we reached the Goetheweg towards Brocken and followed the path to Eckersprung. From there the tour led to the triangular post. After a break in the wonderful winter sun we hiked along the Bode towards …

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March 15, 2024,Wanderung - Runde vom PP an der B 4 durch das Torfhausmoor zur HWN 136(3) Eckersprung Nationalpark - HWN 012(3) Achtermannshöhe Braunlage - HWN 217(3) Sonnenkappe Oderteich

... and the stamp of HWN 168 triangular post

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October 16, 2021,Oderteich 🥾HWN 12,👻12, 168, 136, 9943, 2012/04, 217

🅿️ 2/7
N 51 ° 45 '51.4404
E 10 ° 32 '2.022
12 figure eight
👻 12 Dead Way
168 Triangular post (📖Brenzweg)
136 Eckersprung (📖Brenzweg, Goethe, Hexenstieg)
9943 WaldWandelWeg
🚶‍♂️♟2012/04 Fairytale Trail
217 Sun cap Oderteich (📖Steiger)

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Oderteich riverside path – Achtermannshöhe Summit View loop from Oderteich

Oderteich riverside path

Achtermannshöhe Summit View

Rotenbeek-Moorsteg Trail

Oderteich sun cap (HWN 217)

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

Oderteich | Reservoir

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

Overflow sluice at Oderteich

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