St. Jacob's Church, Hettstedt – Vatterode Park Railway loop from Hettstedt
St. Jacob's Church, Hettstedt – Vatterode Park Railway loop from Hettstedt
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St. Jacob's Church, Hettstedt – Vatterode Park Railway loop from Hettstedt
01:22
28.8km
270m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
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After 14.4 km for 76 m
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After 28.7 km for 159 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.47 km
St. Jacob's Church, Hettstedt
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5.55 km
St. Andreas Church Großörner
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(Accessed: April 15, 2021)
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10.7 km
Wippergrund Narrow-Gauge Railway Stop
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11.7 km
Vatterode Park Railway
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Also interesting is the picture on the station building, which shows the track network of the 110-year-old Bergweksbahn 🚂.
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14.5 km
Wipperliese Train at Biedenrode Halt
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15.3 km
The Yellow Bike at the Company Cash Desk
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27.5 km
Zuckerhut Tower (Hexenturm), Hettstedt
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27.6 km
Zuckerhut (Witches' Tower) Hettstedt
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History of the "Sugarloaf"
A characteristic feature of the Siluette of the city of Hettstedt is a tower with a striking hood.
This is the Sugar Loaf also called the Witch Tower. It is an old fortification of the former city wall, which was built from 1423 to protect the city. The tower is located directly on the Harz river Wipper and has served various purposes throughout history.
When living space became scarce due to the rise of copper shale mining in Hettstedt, the tower was converted into a residential building, which also served as a prison. According to legend, in the Middle Ages women who were condemned as witches are said to have been lowered into the tower to starve to death. The name Hexenturm dates back to this time.
Until 1900, the building was used as a prison.
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28.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.0 km
3.63 km
2.17 km
Surfaces
25.6 km
1.89 km
953 m
282 m
117 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (150 m)
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