Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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342 m

Königshütte Waterfall (HWN 40)

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A very beautiful and mostly very calm waterfall. The rest area nearby offers you enough seats. Above the waterfall you look down on Königshütte. There is also a stamp office …

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2.78 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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2.85 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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3.35 km

Steep trail to the Königsburg ruins

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Very steep but interesting single trail down from the castle ruins. The path up is also steep but nice and narrow.

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5.07 km

Kalte Bode

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The Kalte Bode is the left, 17 km long source river of the Bode in the High Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt.

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5.22 km

Sheltered rest area at Königshütter Waterfall

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Great place to take a break and refill your water at the waterfall.

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5.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

1.41 km

1.03 km

1.01 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.93 km

619 m

405 m

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Thursday 29 January

-2°C

-6°C

19 %

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Königsburg Ruins – Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) loop from Bockberg

Königshütte Waterfall (HWN 40)

Bridge to the Königsburg ruins

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

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Kalte Bode

Sheltered rest area at Königshütter Waterfall

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