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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Lower Bielstein – Bielstein loop from Naturpark Südharz

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Lower Bielstein – Bielstein loop from Naturpark Südharz

Moderate

5.0

(11)

22

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Lower Bielstein – Bielstein loop from Naturpark Südharz

02:52

9.10km

360m

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: June 12, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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2.24 km

Bielstein Rock Wall

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On the way to the Bielstein lookout point, there is an imposing rock wall at the edge of the path.

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2.24 km

Rock Formation in Naturpark Südharz

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Located directly on the way

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2.40 km

Lower Bielstein

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Viewpoints with boundless vision!

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2.41 km

Bielstein

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A long rocky outcrop protrudes into the Gottestal. From here you can see unhindered to the south and to the east on the Poppenberg. Access to the cliff is to …

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2.72 km

The Südharzer Dampflok-Steig offers wide views up to the Goldene Aue. There are side trips to castle ruins and rocks. The route has been connecting the mountain village of Sophienhof with Nordhausen over a length of 42 km since 2018.

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4.77 km

Rest Area Near Poppenbergturm

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nice rest area, with overview map and just before the Poppenberg tower

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5.31 km

Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)

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There are many steps to climb, but it's worth it. High up you have a magnificent view over the Harz National Park. Also stamp office of the HWN.

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5.36 km

Lookout tower in the forest

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Beautiful view from the top

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9.10 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.94 km

1.32 km

595 m

229 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.46 km

764 m

748 m

527 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Comments

January 19, 2025,👣Poppenberg 🥾🎒und Ilfelder Wetterfahne🌞(HWN 92, 95)
We had a really beautiful day today👍. No wind, the sun was shining🌞 and the fog really fit in with the picture☝️.
If there was a choice for the most beautiful stamping point on the HWN today, I would choose the Ilfeld weather vane. The view was amazing😎🤗.

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