Squirrel Fountain – Rest area with a view loop from Bergstadt Altenau

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Squirrel Fountain – Rest area with a view loop from Bergstadt Altenau

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4.6

(32)

140

hikers

Squirrel Fountain – Rest area with a view loop from Bergstadt Altenau

01:46

6.32km

130m

Hiking

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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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375 m

Altenau Heart Trail - Station 2 Structure of the heart

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Interesting facts about our lovely 💓

Beautifully designed, really cute. There are also two carved wooden benches here. 🌝

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916 m

Heart Bench on the Herzweg

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Perfect for a short break, especially in sunshine.

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924 m

Altenauer Harzweg - Stamping point no. 6

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Heart Trail Station 15. The Altenau Heart Trail includes 7 stamp stations and is 12.4 km long.

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924 m

Squirrel Fountain

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No water flows here anymore.

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962 m

Altenauer Herzweg – Station 15: Favorite Spot (Stamp Station 6)

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A beautiful lounger with a 💓, plus the stamp box of the Altenauer Herzweg. Next to it is a small spring with a bench 😉

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4.74 km

View of the Outskirts of Altenau

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5.12 km

Rest area with a view

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nice rest area, not far from the HWN 132 - Brockenblick, with a great view

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5.18 km

HWN 132 - Schwarzenberg (Köte Brockenblick)

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Unfortunately, the view at the Köte Brockenblick is not that great anymore.

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6.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

476 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

1.10 km

947 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

11°C

4°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Aufstieg zum Schwarzen Berg – Rastplatz mit Aussicht-Köte-HWN 132-Runde von Altenau

Unfortunately a small section was closed due to tree work, but it's okay along the road too. Sweet place! And if you have more time you can really expand the round in any direction 🥰👍🏼

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