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Ölgrundteich – Walbeck Castle loop from Hettstedt

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Harz Mountains

Mansfeld-Südharz

Hettstedt

Ölgrundteich – Walbeck Castle loop from Hettstedt

Moderate

4.7

(15)

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Ölgrundteich – Walbeck Castle loop from Hettstedt

02:36

9.70km

120m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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648 m

Rest Area at Walzwerkhölzchen

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At the beginning of the year, the city of Hettstedt received money from the proceeds of the PS Sparkasse lottery. 8 benches were purchased for this purpose and set up …

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2.09 km

Ölgrundteich

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In summer it is definitely a popular hiking destination for the new residents of Hettstedt.

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2.24 km

View over Ölgrund and Wiederstedt

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A little climbing on a beaten path. But it's worth it.

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4.14 km

View of Planteurhaus and Planteurhaus Pond

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A beautiful mansion in the former castle park, the approaching lake with a bench on the small peninsula are a nice highlight.

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4.83 km

Walbeck Castle

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Interesting facility, I hope you can visit it.

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5.21 km

Patronage Church of Schloss Walbeck

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The former patron church of Schloss Walbeck is a striking fieldstone building from 1765 with a roof tower that characterizes the place. There are several baroque tombs in the churchyard.

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5.37 km

Walbeck Animal Park

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Small zoo below the castle, if you don't take the time here and you will discover a lot.

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6.96 km

The Kämmritz ponds are located on the right-hand side in the middle of Adolph-Kolping-Straße between Hettstedt and Walbeck.

The Kämmritz desert, which was already known as "Wüst" at the end of the 14th century, lies in this area.

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9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

3.01 km

1.49 km

821 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.33 km

1.91 km

859 m

619 m

591 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

16°C

72 %

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Ölgrundteich – Walbeck Castle loop from Hettstedt

Rest Area at Walzwerkhölzchen

Ölgrundteich

View over Ölgrund and Wiederstedt

View of Planteurhaus and Planteurhaus Pond

Walbeck Castle

Patronage Church of Schloss Walbeck

Walbeck Animal Park

Kämmritz Ponds

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