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

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Königsborn

Forest

1.74 km

View of Wurmberg

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You should also look around while hiking

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1.75 km

Achtermannstor Rock Formation

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

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2.05 km

Achtermannshöhe Shelter (Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point 12)

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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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2.26 km

View of the Achtermannshöhe

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It's really worth it

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5.93 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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6.89 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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6.99 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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7.28 km

Boardwalk trails at the Oderteich

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We visited on a sunny and snowy winter day in January. Even (or perhaps especially) with everything covered in a thick blanket of snow, it was an absolutely beautiful scene. …

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10.6 km

Kleines Rauschenbachtal

Forest

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

2.10 km

1.82 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

3.48 km

677 m

538 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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