Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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NSG Rhumeaue/ Ellerniederung/ Gillersheimer Bachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7 m

Rhumequelle Trailhead and Bus Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Hiking car park, bus stop, information boards and Dixi toilet

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285 m

Rhume Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

This route leads along the Eichsfeld hiking trail and the karst hiking trail through a beautiful mixed forest.

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417 m

The hydrogeological background of this comparatively strong spring with its impressive spring pot is very interesting: The groundwater flowing down from the Harz slopes, including seepage water from the rivers …

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1.94 km

Harzclub barbecue area with shelter and seating

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This barbecue area is truly no highlight.

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1.95 km

Rumspringe Barbecue Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A really nicely laid out rest area or better party area.
Since the Harzclub Rumspringe has created something great.

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3.93 km

View of the Harz from Bohlweg

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Coming down the path from the BBQ area and catching a glimpse between the trees is just a small impression.
Only when you stand in the clearing can you see the full splendor of the Harz Mountains.

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5.48 km

Viewpoint

8.05 km

Finnenbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Finnenbruch" is a growing transitional bog with birch and alder break forests close to nature, as well as with large sedge and high-rise meadows. But as a hiker you see nothing of it.

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11.6 km

dolomite rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fault runs between the dolomite rock of the Rotenberg rising to the north and the Buntsandstein to the south. At this fault line, the source of the Rhume comes to the surface through rising deep water.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

4.27 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

1°C

-7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Rhumequelle Trailhead and Bus Stop

Rhume Spring

Rhume Spring

Harzclub barbecue area with shelter and seating

Rumspringe Barbecue Area

View of the Harz from Bohlweg

Finnenbruch Nature Reserve

dolomite rock

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