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Former GDR Border Guard Observation Tower

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Location: Osterwieck, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Hiking loop from Veltheim

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Location: Osterwieck, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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