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Osterode to Dammhaus
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Photo: Callum Broad, Macs Adventure
Leave the centre of Osterode, and follow the trail along the Hundsche Weg, passing an intricate system of dams that once supplied power to mines in the area.
moderate
Distance 20.3 km
6:00 h
554 m
199 m
624 m
216 m
Beginning in the centre of Osterode, the Witches Trail follows the Hundsche Weg, an old mining road that brought supplies to the Oberharz mining area. Midway through the day you will reach the World Heritage “Oberharzer Wasserregal” (Upper Harz Water Regale), an intricate system of 110 dams and 550 km of ditches built between the 16th to 19th centuries, which supplied power to the mines of the area. The trail continues to climb past the charming Hubhaus Polsterberg where you can enjoy a welcome drink before reaching the Sperberhaier Dammhaus, where you will be collected for your short transfer to Riefensbeek for your overnight.
Author
Callum Broad
Update: February 19, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
624 m
Lowest point
216 m
Track types
Asphalt
1.9 km
Dirt road
12.9 km
Forested/wild trail
3.8 km
Path
0.5 km
Road
1.2 km
Tips and hints
This route is used in the following itineraries:
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Start
Osterode (216 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.728252, 10.249083
DMS
51°43'41.7"N 10°14'56.7"E
UTM
32U 586266 5731552
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Destination
Dammhaus
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional turn-by-turn route notes. We are have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Coordinates
DD
51.728252, 10.249083
DMS
51°43'41.7"N 10°14'56.7"E
UTM
32U 586266 5731552
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
20.3 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
554 m
Descent
199 m
Highest point
624 m
Lowest point
216 m
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