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Molkenhaus (HWN 169) – View of the Ecker Dam loop from Radauwasserfall

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Molkenhaus (HWN 169) – View of the Ecker Dam loop from Radauwasserfall

Moderate

4.8

(50)

167

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Molkenhaus (HWN 169) – View of the Ecker Dam loop from Radauwasserfall

04:14

14.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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2.85 km

Molkenhaus (HWN 169)

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

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5.29 km

This is the “Käsewieter Bridge”!

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8.41 km

Crucifix (HWN 3)

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The inner-German border was located at the crucifix (550 m above sea level) and was therefore not accessible. The cross had to give way to the border fence and was …

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11.0 km

A beautiful place steeped in history! A small information board on the well-kept white dam house gives interesting information.
On the Saxony-Anhalt side, various rocky outcrops and stones invite you …

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11.1 km

Boundary stone on the dam as a reminder between East and West. Here the inner-German border not only ran through the middle of the reservoir, but also directly over the dam wall.

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11.3 km

You have to have a little patience.

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12.0 km

View of the Eckertal Reservoir

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At this point you can see the Eckertalsperre and the Brocken at the same time, really great!

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12.1 km

View of the Ecker Dam

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A beautiful view of the dam, which we will cross a little later, framed by trees. A worthwhile hiking trail of around 10 km leads around the lake.

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14.5 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

6.04 km

905 m

585 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.95 km

5.68 km

1.42 km

1.04 km

364 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

22°C

11°C

43 %

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Comments

April 21, 2023,Radau Wasserfall, Eckerstausee, Kruzifix, Molkenhaus, Winterberg, Bad Harzburg
It was a distance hike. The bus from Bad Harzburg drove to the Radau waterfall. But you could also start a round trip from Bad Harzburg, then it would be about 3 km more.

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