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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Walkenried

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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Walkenried

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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Walkenried

06:06

21.8km

410m

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: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südharz

Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

Gipskarstlandschaft Bad Sachsa und Walkenried

Itelteich

Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.06 km

HWN special stamp

Highlight • Structure

Here you can experience German history in pure nature. It is particularly important for the younger generations to see and understand German history here. Because it is history and should never become reality again.

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8.10 km

Two-Country Oak (Zweiländereiche) and Harz Border Trail marker

Highlight • Historical Site

The former inner German border ran exactly through the two tribes of the two-country regions in the Ellricher city forest. The special stamp "Zweiländereiche" is one of three special stamps …

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10.0 km

Reversible oak (HWN 165)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The old turning body has fallen over in the meantime. You can still see the remains of the old spiral staircase that long ago allowed visitors to climb to the platform in the treetop.

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10.1 km

View of the Brocken

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Sometimes you can also see the Brocken.

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11.3 km

Red shot (HWN 90)

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At the end of the Limberg valley is the "Rote Schuss" (505 meters high), stamp point of the HWN No. 90.

The terrain slopes very steeply towards the valley side. …

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14.0 km

Ellrich Town Forest

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful forest, there is a lot to discover and the signage is also exemplary. You can gain quite a bit of altitude here.

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20.7 km

Parking area at Walkenried Abbey

Highlight • Parking

A nice and free parking lot near the monastery in Walkenried, we also thought about e-cars. From here you can start many great hikes or visit the monastery.

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21.1 km

Gatehouse of Walkenried Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful building, beautiful craftsmanship

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.82 km

3.24 km

1.72 km

124 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

5.42 km

5.17 km

3.00 km

568 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

13°C

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Comments

May 31, 2025,Walkenried, Ellrich, Zorge (7 Stempelstellen)

Stamp Locations:

1- Hexentanzplatz (Ellricher Blick) (HWN 167)
Harz Hiking Badge, Border Trail, Karst Hiking Trail, Digital, Harz App

2- Sülzhayn Stone Cross
Former special stamp, Digital, In the Shadow of the Witches

3- Red Shot (HWN 90)
Harz Hiking Badge, Border Trail, Digital, Harz App

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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Walkenried

HWN special stamp

Two-Country Oak (Zweiländereiche) and Harz Border Trail marker

Reversible oak (HWN 165)

View of the Brocken

Red shot (HWN 90)

Ellrich Town Forest

Parking area at Walkenried Abbey

Gatehouse of Walkenried Monastery

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