Königshütte Ironworks Museum – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

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Königshütte Ironworks Museum – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

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Königshütte Ironworks Museum – Großer Knollen lookout tower loop from Steinberg bei Scharzfeld

02:15

31.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Oder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At the western start of the "Philosophenweg" towards Bad Lauterberg

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5.49 km

Königshütte Ironworks Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

From May to October inclusive, guided tours of the Königshütte and the Ironworks Museum take place every Tuesday of the month.
From November to April every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

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8.13 km

Waldcafé Kupferhütte

Highlight • Cafe

A nice cafe in a historical place. Here you can eat delicious cake and sit outside in nice weather. Highly recommended.

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11.2 km

Lutterstollen Mine Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

A small detour from the main path that is worthwhile, interesting and beautifully described.
Unfortunately, the tunnel is already half ruined, nature is reclaiming its kingdom.

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14.4 km

Alwin-Holzapfel-Köte Shelter and Rest Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Alwin-Holzapfel-Köte is located at a crossroads on Knollenstraße. Here you can find protection from bad weather if necessary and the Köte is of course also ideal as a resting place. A seat is also available.

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16.1 km

Großer Knollen Observation Tower (HWN 150)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest mountain in the southern Harz is 687.4 meters high and the view from here is great and makes up for the climb. If you still want to crack …

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16.8 km

Steep Gravel Climb in the Harz Mountains

Highlight • Climb

Here it is very steep uphill or downhill and the gravel is sometimes slippery. Inexperienced drivers should rather dismount here (if they don't have to anyway because of the incline).

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