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Mountain lake – View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge loop from Stadt Güntersberge

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Mountain lake – View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge loop from Stadt Güntersberge

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Mountain lake – View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge loop from Stadt Güntersberge

00:38

2.41km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Parking

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37 m

View of the mountain lake

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The lake is beautiful, but the path runs very close to the road. It's a short but unpleasant section, as there is only a footpath next to the road.

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742 m

Rest area at Bergsee, Güntersberge

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Resting here is fun.😊

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1.01 km

Katzsohlteich – Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Checkpoint 172

Highlight • Lake

Great waters it is picturesque. A good rest area and for all stamp knights, here there is the 172 hwn.😉

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1.09 km

Rest area at the Katzsohlteich outflow

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A nice rest area at the stamp station.

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1.83 km

Mountain lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful hiking trail or nature trail along the Selke.

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1.87 km

View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge

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When the evening sun shines on the lake, it reveals its full beauty. A popular destination for day trips.

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1.99 km

Overflow of the Bergsee in Güntersberge

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You can feel the power of the water.

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2.03 km

Selke Valley Railway

Highlight • Monument

It was fun and a highlight to travel by train 🚃.

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2.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

781 m

141 m

120 m

Surfaces

1.35 km

609 m

142 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

18°C

8°C

57 %

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Comments

January 2, 2024,Von Parkplatz am Bergsee nach HwN 172 Katzsohlteich

Due to the constant rain, we drove directly to 3 stamp points

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February 18, 2025,Rundweg Bergsee Güntersberge mit Katzsohlteich HWN 172

My husband said I could bring him some dead grandmother from the butcher in Schwenda, it was delicious. What wouldn't you do for marital peace 😂. No sooner said than done, and the wife needs some fresh air anyway. So we headed towards Stiege and stopped at Kanonenplatz, wrapped up warmly and quickly went to the Selkenfelde deserted village and …

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February 7, 2025,Güntersburg-Runde (HWN 172)

Just a short tour today, with which we have completed the 100 stamps (Harz hiking backpack).

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May 2, 2026,Runde um den Bergsee Güntersberge und zum Katzsohlteich HWN 172

Our second hike of the stamp hunt for the Harzer Wandernadel led us on a relaxed tour around the Güntersberge mountain lake, with a small detour to the Katzsohlteich (HWN 172). The route was pleasantly short, but still varied and just right for enjoying nature in peace. We particularly liked the section along the water. As a crowning finale, we …

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April 20, 2025,Rund um den Bergsee Güntersberge mit Stempelstelle Katzsohlteich (HWN 172)

A quick stamping round in the morning was on the way to the actual stage. This also seems to be a popular spot for train spotters.

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Mountain lake – View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge loop from Stadt Güntersberge

View of the mountain lake

Rest area at Bergsee, Güntersberge

Katzsohlteich – Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Checkpoint 172

Rest area at the Katzsohlteich outflow

Mountain lake

View of the Bergsee, Güntersberge

Overflow of the Bergsee in Güntersberge

Selke Valley Railway

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