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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

03:38

12.5km

250m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.40 km for 231 m

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594 m

Waterfall in Naturpark Südharz

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Very nice destination 🍂🦊

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1.08 km

Sophienhof station (Harz Narrow Gauge Railway)

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Apart from the fact that the brewery inn "Brauner Hirsch" is an absolute highlight. I am always happy when the steam locomotive drives along there 🐐🍂🚂

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3.50 km

Carlshausturm Observation Tower

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30 m viewing platform Top

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3.52 km

Carlsturm Observation Tower

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50 m high observation tower with stamp of the Harzer hiking nobility. (The stamp is below!)

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3.53 km

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

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You should definitely visit the Carlsturm when you are out and about in the southern Harz. I particularly liked the rise of Sophienhof very much. However, you should be free …

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5.58 km

Dammbach Wooden Footbridge

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Very beautiful natural valley

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6.29 km

Walzen Hut (HWN 50)

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The Walzenhütte is a refuge on a Wegspinne. It is the hub of many hikes. From here you can reach Benneckenstein, Trautenstein, Rothesütte or Sophienhof. Nearby runs the railway line …

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9.41 km

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048)

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The Stierbergsteich is a beautiful, quiet place in the middle of the forest. It is a must on a tour from Sophienhof! Stamp number 48 of the Harz hiking pin is located in the refuge.

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

1.16 km

1.08 km

414 m

332 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

5.18 km

1.28 km

480 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

Waterfall in Naturpark Südharz

Sophienhof station (Harz Narrow Gauge Railway)

Carlshausturm Observation Tower

Carlsturm Observation Tower

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

Dammbach Wooden Footbridge

Walzen Hut (HWN 50)

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048)

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