Source Area of the Große Bode – Achtermannshöhe loop from Braunlage

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Source Area of the Große Bode – Achtermannshöhe loop from Braunlage

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Source Area of the Große Bode – Achtermannshöhe loop from Braunlage

05:06

17.5km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

NSG Wurmberg

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.69 km

Dreieckiger Pfahl Shelter (HWN 168)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The "Dreieckiger Pfahl" shelter with the Harz hiking badge stamp is located near a stone border marker that used to separate the Kingdom of Hanover and the Duchy of Brunswick.

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7.46 km

Source Area of the Große Bode

Highlight • Natural

A raised bog that appears to still be intact collects water that flows towards Braunlage as the Great Bode. North of Braunlage it joins the Little Bode to form the …

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7.47 km

Here you go between the plank paths over a beautiful root path and large boulders. A very varied and beautiful path. A small climbing adventure for children.
You should have a sure footing, especially when it is wet.

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8.27 km

Düstere Tannen

Forest

10.6 km

Achtermannshöhe Hut (HWN 12)

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The Achtermannshöhe is the starting point for several different technical trails. The trail to the north is fun, the one to the south is challenging. But before you “throw yourself …

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10.7 km

Achtermannshöhe

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Become part of our documentary community and help us follow the development of the forest. More information at harzinfo.de/derwaldruft and specifically on forest change in the Harz National Park at waldwildnis-harz.de

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11.2 km

Achtermannstor Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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11.2 km

View of Wurmberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

You should also look around while hiking

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11.2 km

Forest Trail in Harz National Park

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Surefootedness and good footwear are an advantage here.

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13.6 km

Auerhahnbalz

Forest

14.5 km

Kühnholdsche Grube

Archaeological Site

17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

1.80 km

1.10 km

745 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.68 km

1.72 km

100 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

4°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2025,viel schöner als Bollerwagen und Bier 🥾🌳🤣 HWN 012 und 168

@Deleted User You're absolutely right. We saw some of these clowns today, screaming and blaring in groups, disfiguring nature with horrible music. Luckily, the Harz Mountains are large, and the sound of the wind and the birdsong dominated the scene, far from the wannabes. 🙂

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February 19, 2025,keine Wolke

With temperatures of max. minus 12 degrees, we drove quickly to the Harz to go hiking on Wednesday. We started our round trip at the Köigskrug car park. We reached the Achtermanns-Höhe via the Moosbrücke, Bärenbrücke, Böser Hund and the Dreieckiger Pfahl. The last few metres to get to the lookout point were completely icy and not entirely safe. Nevertheless, …

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