Hörschel – Treffurt – Martinfeld – Worbis – Bad Lauterberg – St. Andreasberg – Schierke – Wendefurth – Thale/Harz
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51.68, 10.52 · rel 1951895
51.68, 10.52 · rel 1951895
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET)
42,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Niedersachsen · 51.68°N ·
10.52°E
42,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Moderate crowds
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?
8× summit
1× Attraction
9× monument
2× Water
Breitenberg
summit ·
on the route
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Frau Holle
Attraction ·
on the route
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Ritscher-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
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Schwefelquelle
Water ·
on the route
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Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
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Schachtberg
summit ·
60 m off route
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Vogelkäfig
monument ·
81 m off route
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Hedwigs Quelle
Water ·
91 m off route
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Kleiner Hauxkopf
summit ·
96 m off route
0,0 km
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Kriegsopfer Gedenkstätte
monument ·
104 m off route
0,0 km
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vVN-BdA Gedenkstein in Bad Lauterberg
monument ·
123 m off route
0,0 km
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VVN-BdA Gedenkstein in Bad Lauterberg
monument ·
126 m off route
0,0 km
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Kirchberg
summit ·
134 m off route
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Johann Schroth
monument ·
151 m off route
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Wolfskuppe
summit ·
152 m off route
0,0 km
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Engelsburger Berg
summit ·
203 m off route
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Großer Hauxkopf
summit ·
208 m off route
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Beerberg
summit ·
214 m off route
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Den Gefallenen der Northeimer Hütte zum Gedächtnis
monument ·
220 m off route
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Ernst Bock
monument ·
230 m off route
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04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
320 m
–
877 m
0 km
21,0 km
42,1 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
360 m elevation
Quarter of the way
339 m elevation
Halfway
660 m elevation
Three quarters
716 m elevation
Finish
871 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) is 42.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fernwanderweg Harz – Eichsfeld – Thüringer Wald (HET) takes approximately 10h 29min 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 51.5783, 10.4733.
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.