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Walkenried Abbey – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

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Walkenried Abbey – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

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Walkenried Abbey – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

01:43

6.36km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Gipskarstlandschaft Bad Sachsa und Walkenried

Itelteich

Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

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601 m

Itelteich West Shore

Highlight • Lake

There is a great circular route around the Itelteich and stamp hunters can capture stamp 167 of the HWN, there are some great views on the round.

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2.06 km

Walkenried Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Make sure to plan time for a monastery tour and let the audio guide take you back to another time!

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2.27 km

Ruins of Walkenried Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Every year in September, a monastery market takes place over a weekend. Here monastic products from the kitchen, garden, cellar and workshop are offered.

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2.45 km

Parking area at Walkenried Abbey

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A nice and free parking lot near the monastery in Walkenried, we also thought about e-cars. From here you can start many great hikes or visit the monastery.

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4.71 km

Hexentanzplatz (Ellricher Blick) Viewpoint

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The karst hiking trail leads from Walkenried up to the Hexentanzplatz Ellricher Blick. Here you will find a very nice vantage point with a rest stop.

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4.99 km

Tlusty Hut at Itelteich

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From the Tlusty hut you have a beautiful view over the Itelteich and Walkenried.

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5.00 km

Bench with a view of Itelteich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautifully situated bank with a view of the Itel pond, which invites you to linger

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5.02 km

Karstwanderweg singletrack with views of the Itelteich

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

always along the edge of the Itel cliffs over wonderful, rooty, steep and natural single trails with beautiful views of the Itelteich

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6.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.39 km

646 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

2.04 km

1.49 km

439 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

29°C

19°C

63 %

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Walkenried Abbey – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

Itelteich West Shore

Walkenried Abbey

Ruins of Walkenried Abbey

Parking area at Walkenried Abbey

Hexentanzplatz (Ellricher Blick) Viewpoint

Tlusty Hut at Itelteich

Bench with a view of Itelteich

Karstwanderweg singletrack with views of the Itelteich

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