Hörschel – Treffurt – Martinfeld – Worbis – Bad Lauterberg – St. Andreasberg – Schierke – Wendefurth – Thale/Harz
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51.50, 10.49 · rel 1951895
51.50, 10.49 · rel 1951895
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)
203,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Thüringen · 51.50°N ·
10.49°E
203,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
44
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× summit
2× Water
9× monument
1× Attraction
5× viewpoint
1× cave
Wichtelgeld
ruins ·
on the route
203,8 km
100%
Breitenberg
summit ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Hasenborn
Water ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Goethe-Felsen
monument ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Bülow-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Frau Holle
Attraction ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Gottesackerkirche
monument ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Wilhelm Pfeil
monument ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Kanstein
viewpoint ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Schallhöhle
cave ·
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Eulenbrunnen
Water ·
on the route
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Ritscher-Denkmal
monument ·
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Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
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Stadtmauer
monument ·
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Michael Praetorius
monument ·
on the route
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Wisch
viewpoint ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Kanstein
viewpoint ·
on the route
203,8 km
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Talsperrenblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Geopark Harz
monument ·
on the route
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Wisch
viewpoint ·
on the route
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04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
181 m
–
856 m
0 km
101,9 km
203,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
201 m elevation
Quarter of the way
494 m elevation
Halfway
422 m elevation
Three quarters
454 m elevation
Finish
182 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) is 203.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) takes approximately 50h 42min to complete.
No, Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) starts near coordinates 51.0068, 10.2281.
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.