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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

03:21

11.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

Shelter with Valley View in Naturpark Südharz

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great view of the valley. A perfect place for a rest. Sufficient seats are available.

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5.62 km

Meadow path in Naturpark Südharz

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well-kept beautiful meadow path with rest bench.

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6.34 km

Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097)

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ziegenalm in Sophienhof is the destination and starting point for many hikes. Here children can get in touch with the cattle. You can also see wild. Sometimes the shaggy dogs stray across the grounds and pick up their pats from the children. For the grown-ups there is a farm shop with all conceivable products such as cheese, meat and sausage, goat ice cream, schnapps and skins.

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6.66 km

Experience Brewery Inn Brauner Hirsch

Highlight • Restaurant

Absolute highlight in the Harz 🍂🦊🥰

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6.76 km

Zanthier Linden Tree and Memorial in Sophienhof

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great photo motif in Sophienhof near the Ziegenalm and opposite the Brauner Hirsch inn

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6.89 km

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sophienhof used to be a forestry office, but today it is a popular tourist destination.

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7.10 km

Picnic Shelter by the Pond in Naturpark Südharz

Highlight • Rest Area

When it gets too crowded at the Ziegenalm.

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7.69 km

Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail

Highlight • Trail

🚂🌲 The South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail winds its way 42 kilometers through the South Harz Mountains, gaining 2,000 meters of elevation and connecting the village of Sophienhof with the town of Nordhausen. The trail follows the tracks of the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway and offers beautiful views of the Harz foothills. On beautiful, natural paths, you traverse picturesque landscapes, passing historic train stations, castle ruins, and many other sights. There are also numerous Harz Hiking Badge stamp points along the route!🌲🚂

The trail leads you through the South Harz Nature Park. More information: nationale-naturlandschaften.de/gebiete/naturpark-suedharz

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

2.56 km

592 m

464 m

381 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

2.87 km

2.45 km

894 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

24°C

16°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

Shelter with Valley View in Naturpark Südharz

Meadow path in Naturpark Südharz

Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097)

Experience Brewery Inn Brauner Hirsch

Zanthier Linden Tree and Memorial in Sophienhof

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office)

Picnic Shelter by the Pond in Naturpark Südharz

Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail

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