Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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342 m

Overflow sluice at Oderteich

Highlight • Monument

Very interesting to look at and a beautiful place to relax

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880 m

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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1.20 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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1.67 km

Fairy-tale Trail

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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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2.04 km

Oderholz

Forest

4.14 km

Ascent to Achtermannshöhe

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It's fun to hike here 🥾 or ride a mountain bike.

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5.04 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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5.34 km

Achtermannstor Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5.35 km

View of Wurmberg

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You should also look around while hiking

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5.96 km

Königsborn

Forest

11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

2.55 km

1.43 km

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

2.99 km

810 m

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Friday 10 April

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