Harzer BaudenSteig 1: From Bad Grund to Lerbach

The start is at the Hübichplatz in the center of Bad Grund (S). Take the Hübichweg slightly uphill and turn right towards Hotel Waldhaus. The path becomes narrower and leads into the forest. At the rest bench, turn sharply left to the intersection at the town sign. Cross the street and follow the house driveway on the right. Pass through the impressive Teufelstal by the Heilstollen and Märchental. Carefully cross the B242, along the entrance of the HöhlenErlebnisZentrum (1). From here, uphill on a wide gravel path, at the next intersection turn left. After a distinctive rock, continue right. Hike on the Adelbert-Bösche-Stieg to a wood storage area. Take the next left. On a narrow path to the Bismarckklippe. Above, the path meets a wide forest road, turn left here and after about 500m right, directly to the Albertturm. The 33 m high tower offers a view as far as Thuringia. The Baude invites you in for a break (2). Continue left on the wide gravel path, soon a narrow path branches off to the right. Downhill to the Schweinebraten junction (3). Continue on forest roads to the Taternplatz. Cross the B242, then to the Gewitterplatz. Here slightly downhill half-left, past the cabin "Kaysereiche" (4). Straight ahead to Lasfelder Tränke (5) (rest benches and memorial stone). Turn left uphill to the parking lot at Prinzenteich. At the end of the second parking lot, take the path into the forest. Over a wooden bridge along the shore of the lake, turn right over the dam. After the dam, turn right uphill, soon an unobstructed view over the entire Prinzenteich (6). Return to the B242. Cross the street, follow the meadow path until a wide gravel path continues to the right. Take the first left and at the end of the street straight ahead to the forest. Continue on the path until a shelter appears. On the right is the lookout tower "Kuckholzklippe" (7) – fantastic view. The path descends steeply for a short stretch (caution when wet). Follow the wide gravel path to the right down to the street. Now to Lerbach (8). The official path goes down stairs through the forest, always downhill into the town. The alternative: about 150 m to the left to the viewing pavilion "Clara Höhe" with a nice view over Lerbach and then downhill on a wide path into the town. You can order the well-deserved after-work beer. Look forward to the hour of arrival!

Poles possibly needed when wet

Sturdy hiking boots, drinks, and provisions for the way. Possibly poles for the descent to Lerbach

On the previous day, definitely do the circular route to the Arboretum and visit the unique Iberger stalactite cave.

Points of interest along the way
Teufelstal with Heilstollen and Märchental, HöhlenErlebnisZentrum (1), Albertturm with Baude (2), cabin "Kaysereiche" (4), Prinzenteich (6), lookout tower "Kuckholzklippe" (7), Clara Höhe

A7, AS Seesen; B243, B242 to Bad Grund town center

Hübichplatz in Bad Grund

DB: Gittelde station; www.bahn.de; South Lower Saxony Transport Association

Public Transport Tips for Day Tour
While Bad Grund is accessible with line 460 from Gittelde DB station or Osterode, from Lerbach you can return to Osterode with line 440 (also from the Prinzenteich stop en route).

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More info about the route >>here.

Tourist Information Osterode am Harz, Eisensteinstraße 1, 37520 Osterode am Harz, Tel. 05522 318333, touristinfo@osterode.de, www.osterode.de

Harzer Sonnenseite, Guest Service Center, Ritscherstr. 4, 37431 Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Tel. 05524 853190, info@harzer-sonnenseite.de

Tourist Information Bad Grund, Schurfbergstr. 2, 37539 Bad Grund, Tel. 05327 700710, info@bad-grund.de, www.bad-grund.de