A 10-kilometer run with impressive panoramic views beyond the border: to the natural monument West-Eastern Gate, over the historic town center of Duderstadt and towards the Harz.
Your challenging running route starts at the Stadtpark in Duderstadt and takes you towards Ecklingerode. Shortly before the village, turn left. From here, you run steadily uphill, passing the Sielmann Hut up to the Sielmann Heights Trail.
This path continues past the fallow deer enclosure of the Heinz-Sielmann Foundation to the Franz von Assisi Chapel. At this point, you reach the highest point of your run at 300 meters elevation.
The small chapel is a special place: here the foundation founders Heinz and Inge Sielmann found their final resting place and you are offered a magnificent view over the Eichsfeld. The Heinz-Sielmann Foundation has been dedicated to nature conservation and the preservation of rare habitats for over 25 years.
From here, you run downhill and back to your starting point in Duderstadt.
Author’s recommendation
This route is offered for the German Hiking Day 2024. The route is guided by hiking leaders.
More information about the Hiking Day can be found here: www.dwt2024.de
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Café GUT(e) auszeit HerbigshagenHeinz Sielmann|Natur-Erlebniszentrum
Safety information
- Consideration makes paths wider!
- Signage may vary
- The “name of the hike” is not explicitly signed. The route follows other paths
- When approaching grazing animals: avoid them slowly. Do not turn your back to them or run
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Stadtpark Duderstadt - Sielmann Hut - Sielmann Heights Trail - Fallow Deer Enclosure - Heinz-Sielmann Foundation - Franz von Assisi Chapel - Duderstadt
Parkplatz Adenauerring
Café GUT(e) auszeit Herbigshagen
Heinz Sielmann|Natur-Erlebniszentrum
Obst-Sortengarten Herbigshagen
Franz-von Assisi-Kapelle
Public transport
From the ZOB Duderstadt buses run regularly that take you through the entire Eichsfeld region and all the way to Göttingen. The Duderstadt Obertor bus stop is located close to the starting point.Directions
You can reach Duderstadt via the federal roads B247 and B446.Parking
Parking is available at Adenauerring.Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
- sturdy footwear
- rainproof clothing
- sufficient drinking water
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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