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Achtermannshöhe Summit View – Achtermannshöhe (HWN 12) loop from Sankt Andreasberg

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Achtermannshöhe Summit View – Achtermannshöhe (HWN 12) loop from Sankt Andreasberg

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Achtermannshöhe Summit View – Achtermannshöhe (HWN 12) loop from Sankt Andreasberg

06:51

23.3km

590m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Harz

NSG Bergwiesen bei St. Andreasberg

Waypoints

Start point

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1.15 km

Where the Rehberger and Sonnenberger ditches meet

Highlight • Monument

Not just a nice place for a break! The Sonnenberger Graben and the Rehberger Graben date back to the mining era in the Harz. The two ditches that are joined …

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7.63 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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7.77 km

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

Highlight • Trail

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

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11.2 km

View of the Achtermannshöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's really worth it

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11.4 km

Achtermannshöhe Shelter (Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point 12)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This shelter is located just before the summit of the third highest mountain in Lower Saxony with stamp point 12 of the Harz hiking badge.

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11.4 km

Achtermannshöhe Summit View

Highlight • Summit

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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11.6 km

Become part of our documentary community and help us follow the development of the forest. More information at harzinfo.de/derwaldruft and specifically on forest change in the Harz National Park at waldwildnis-harz.de

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12.0 km

Achtermannstor Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The difficult climb to Achtermannshöhe worth it - not only because of the stamp :)

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12.6 km

Königsborn

Forest

20.4 km

Wendeltreppental

Forest

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

5.38 km

3.00 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

8.92 km

3.55 km

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

18°C

10°C

92 %

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Achtermannshöhe Summit View – Achtermannshöhe (HWN 12) loop from Sankt Andreasberg

Where the Rehberger and Sonnenberger ditches meet

Oderteich sun cap (HWN 217)

Wooden boardwalk at the Oderteich

View of the Achtermannshöhe

Achtermannshöhe Shelter (Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point 12)

Achtermannshöhe Summit View

Achtermannshöhe (HWN 12)

Achtermannstor Rock Formation

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