Schwarze Hödeken-Rennstieg

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Schwarze Hödeken-Rennstieg

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Schwarze Hödeken-Rennstieg

10:33

38.5km

520m

Hiking

On this tour, you'll hike along the historic Rennstieg Trail through the magnificent Leinebergland. You'll follow the medieval messenger route that once connected Winzenburg with Hildesheim. The route is marked by the Black Hödeken, a legendary figure described as a small, goblin-like spirit. He is said to have once served…

by Weserbergland

Last updated: April 29, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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NSG Wernershöhe

Waypoints

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7.47 km

Aunt Grete's Bench and Heinz Kehlenbeck Curve on the Rennstieg

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The Rennstieg Trail stretches 38.5 kilometers from the Hohe Schanze near Winzenburg to Hildesheim. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a courier route. Between Hornser Eck and Eberholzen, …

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9.34 km

Wide Meadows near Irmenseul

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A magnificent view over the open fields and wild meadows near Irmenseul. I've rarely seen such a vast sky.

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14.5 km

Kulturherberge Wernershöhe

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High above the Leinebergland, between Alfeld and Hildesheim, lies the Wernershöhe Cultural Hostel. This seminar and guest house offers simple yet comfortable accommodations for individuals and groups, as well as …

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20.1 km

Schöne Aussicht Rest Area near Eberholzen

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The "Schöne Aussicht" rest area is also suitable for larger groups. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Hildesheim Forest.

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38.5 km

St. Mary's Cathedral and the 1,000-Year-Old Rosebush, Hildesheim

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The cathedral and St. Michael's Church have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. The first cathedral on this site was built in 872 on the so-called Cathedral Hill. The building is predominantly Romanesque and Gothic in style.

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38.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

2.93 km

2.68 km

1.78 km

532 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

8.06 km

6.58 km

3.97 km

1.34 km

814 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

64 %

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Rennstieg: Hildesheim nach Winzenburg

A scenic tour with great forests, views and towns. However, starting from Hildesheim, you should be prepared for few rest stops on the first half. After that, it gets much better. Unfortunately, the paths at the ruins of Winzenburg are also in very poor condition. The same applies to the nature trail. But the route is still highly recommended!

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March 27, 2025

On this tour, you'll hike along the historic Rennstieg Trail through the magnificent Leinebergland. You'll follow the medieval messenger route that once connected Winzenburg with Hildesheim. The route is marked by the Black Hödeken, a legendary figure described as a small, goblin-like spirit. He is said

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