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View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – Forest Path to Molkenhaus loop from Bad Harzburg

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View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – Forest Path to Molkenhaus loop from Bad Harzburg

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137

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View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – Forest Path to Molkenhaus loop from Bad Harzburg

08:37

29.6km

760m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.08 km

Radau waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Always a beautiful sight in summer as well as in winter when there is frost. The Radau Waterfall is an experience in particular for children. A small hiking trail also leads up to the waterfall!

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2

6.10 km

Radautal Trail

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Unfortunately you can no longer say it is natural; first it is a road and then a wide forest path.

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13.9 km

Radauborn

Forest

4

19.6 km

Bench With a View of the Eckerstausee

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

19.6 km

View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir)

Highlight • Viewpoint

In total, there are about five of these idyllic picnic areas around the historic dam.

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6

22.5 km

Eckertal Valley in the Harz National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The hiking trail through the Eckertal is just beautiful. Highly recommended, there is an incredible amount to see. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended. A must for every hiking fan

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7

24.2 km

Molkenhaus (HWN 169)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice forest restaurant 🌳 where you can rest and rest during the hike!

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8

24.7 km

Forest Trail Between Molkenhaus and Bad Harzburg

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This is really a particularly beautiful hiking trail.

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9

25.3 km

Forest Path to Molkenhaus

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful forest path towards Molkenhaus.

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25.8 km

Ettersklippe

Viewpoint

B

29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.8 km

1.92 km

977 m

681 m

340 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

9.77 km

2.49 km

1.26 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

24°C

14°C

48 %

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