Blaue Hödeken – water loop

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Blaue Hödeken – water loop

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Blaue Hödeken – water loop

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15.1km

290m

Hiking

Shortly after the start, you'll reach the Apenteich spring, a mystical spot whose crystal-clear water is safe to drink. The spring feeds the surrounding ponds, which blend harmoniously into the wooded landscape.

From the Apenteich springs, the trail leads through the dense forest above Everode. Towards Hörsum, the terrain opens…

by Weserbergland

Last updated: May 22, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Apenteich Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Historic alpine pond springs. Finds from the Bronze Age. Healing water spring. Beautifully situated in the forest beneath the former Winzenburg Castle (ruins) near the village of Winzenburg. Nearby is …

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3.20 km

Pond Near the Everode Sports Field

Highlight • Lake

Small pond near Everode sports field.

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13.0 km

God's Spring (Gottesbrunnen), Langenholzen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Alfeld region's most famous and largest spring rises here. It feeds the Warne River.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.99 km

644 m

550 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

3.98 km

2.13 km

1.90 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2026,Gewässer-Schleife (Blauer Hödeken) – Wandern im Leinebergland

ᵂᴱᴿᴮᵁᴺᴳ My second hike in the Leinebergland is also dedicated to the legendary figure Hödeken – but this time it's the blue variant's turn! It bears the nickname Gewässerschleife (water loop), and that's not without reason, of course. Several ponds, springs, and streams line today's tour, which once again leads through a lovely mix of hilly forests and undulating fields …

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March 21, 2025

Shortly after the start, you'll reach the Apenteich spring, a mystical spot whose crystal-clear water is safe to drink. The spring feeds the surrounding ponds, which blend harmoniously into the wooded landscape.
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From the Apenteich springs, the trail leads through the dense forest above Everode. Towards

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