Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60) – Schöneburg Viewpoint loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60) – Schöneburg Viewpoint loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60) – Schöneburg Viewpoint loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

01:33

5.63km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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151 m

Harz Charcoal Burner Stemberghaus

Highlight • Monument

Best bratwurst ever with and without mustard.

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240 m

Harzritter Wood Art

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Nice sign

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286 m

Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60)

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A charcoal burner museum, an inn and a stamp office for the Harz hiking nobility await you here. If you've been wondering how the charcoal that grills your steak through …

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1.75 km

Forest Trail in the Harz Mountains

Highlight • Trail

Very nice hiking trail through the colorful autumn forest, easy to walk.

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2.09 km

Forest Path in the Harz Mountains

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Beautiful forest paths that become increasingly narrower and rockier on the way to the shelter.

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2.85 km

Schöneburg Viewpoint

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A steep path up, a clean view of Altenbrak and then a great descent. 🤟

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2.87 km

Schöneburg Shelter and Bodetal View (HWN 063)

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One of the most ingenious views of the Bodetal awaits you at the Schöneburg refuge. High above Altenbrak, the view extends far east into the valley. You can reach the …

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4.47 km

Old explosives store/bunker

Highlight • Cave

somewhat hidden entrance, unfortunately (or fortunately ;-)) closed, who knows what's lurking there ^^

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5.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

1.16 km

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.09 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 20, 2025,HWN 60, 63

Today we took it easy again. Three short hikes and a visit to the Harz Hiking Badge office, because my daughter became Hiking Queen on this vacation and wanted to pick up her badge.
This was the second hike of the day. At the starting point, I wondered if we could stop for a bite to eat after the hike, …

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March 20, 2025,Harzer- Wandernadel Nr. 60 und 63

We parked at the Harz Charcoal Burning Plant Stemberghaus, by the restaurant. The first stamp box is right in the parking lot. I found my first Wanderwurm in that stamp box. The second stamp box is further into the forest, from where you have a beautiful view.

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