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Apenteiche Springs and Ponds – Winzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Freden (Leine)

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Apenteiche Springs and Ponds – Winzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Freden (Leine)

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4.8

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Apenteiche Springs and Ponds – Winzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Freden (Leine)

05:47

20.1km

500m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.13 km

Panoramic View Near Everode

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Here you can not only enjoy the great view, but also the sunset 😀.

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10.2 km

Ahnewelle Forest Trail

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Route system around Winzenburg

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10.4 km

Rennstieg Information Board

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information boards on the race track and its history

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10.4 km

Tiebenburg Hut

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Very large and well-kept hut with barbecue area.

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10.7 km

Apenteiche Springs and Ponds

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Beautiful pond with crystal clear water 😍

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11.3 km

Scenic Forest Path

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Nice to walk along here.

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12.2 km

Winzenburg Castle Ruins

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To reach by bike the best from Hornsen.

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12.5 km

Walterforsten Bench with View

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Beautiful viewpoint with a bench to rest

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18.6 km

Mädchenbrink

Peak

20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

1.90 km

866 m

648 m

Surfaces

7.05 km

5.04 km

4.90 km

2.01 km

981 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

15°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2022,Durch den Südlichen Sackwald

Beautiful hike that is mostly good to very easy to walk on (with hiking boots), since the weather in the last few weeks has been wet and a bit slippery/muddy in some places. Beautiful views with 🌞 foresight, varied paths, paths and vegetation. Halfway through the tour there is a very good resting place or the Apenteichquelle - gladly again👍

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October 8, 2022,Durch den Südlichen Sackwald

No pictures today because the tour was already done in January 2022. Still nice again👍🥾

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September 21, 2023,Apenteiche – Apenquelle Runde von Freden (Leine)

Very nice tour, I went for the second time today. Nice paths up and down in the countryside.

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March 8, 2025,Apenteiche – Apenteichquelle Runde von Freden (Leine)

A very foggy tour today. Next time I would hike this route in May or June, when the trees are not quite so bare. At the Apenteich springs I filled up my water bottle, very practical 😊😁🥾🥾🍃

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May 16, 2026,Durch den südlichen Sackwald zur Winzenburg 🏰🌳🌲

Today we went to Freden, the "Pearl of the Leinetal valley".
A charming interplay between wooded highlands and open landscape, in which villages are picturesquely nestled. It mostly goes along the edge of the forest.
The Apenteich spring, as well as the remains of a mighty castle complex built in a spur-like manner, are to be discovered. Around the castle …

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Apenteiche Springs and Ponds – Winzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Freden (Leine)

Panoramic View Near Everode

Ahnewelle Forest Trail

Rennstieg Information Board

Tiebenburg Hut

Apenteiche Springs and Ponds

Scenic Forest Path

Winzenburg Castle Ruins

Walterforsten Bench with View

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