Kiepenfrau vom Hexenstieg

Until the first third of the 20th century, Kiepen women belonged to the classic image of the Harz Mountains. In their woven wicker baskets, they transported various goods from gunpowder to alcohol and food, often carrying up to 40 kilograms on their backs. This has earned them the unflattering name "Camels of the Upper Harz" in the vernacular.

At this point - at the historic ascent to the Harz Mountains - a monument was created for them. Here you can even try your hand at a 40-kilogram Kipe and get an insight into the hard everyday life of these strong women. But you are also welcome to take a seat on the bench and rest next to the Kiepenfrau. 😉

Here you can even dare to a Kiepe. At that time, the women dragged 40 kg through the counter. Respect!

In addition to the Kiepen women, there was also the donkey as a means of transport to feed the miners in the Harz mountains

The Kiepenfrauen were also called "Harz-Kamel" because in summer and winter they carried the heavy loads for a meager income many kilometers on their backs uphill and downhill.

If you pass by, you should definitely lift the Kiepe, because you know what the ladies had to lug. Very nice and, above all, impressively designed!

An attractive memorial was created on the historic ascent in the Harz Mountains. The hikers can take a seat next to a Kiepenfrau and relax with her. Or, when lifting a 40 kg box, you can feel how difficult it is for the energetic women, popularly known as "Harzkamele", to drag.
Source:
harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/poi/denkmal-fuer-die-kiepenfrauen

Here you get a little insight into the work of the Kiepen women! They walked this path every day...
To estimate the weight of the box, simply lift the sample box.

If you pass by, you should definitely lift the Kiepe, because you know what the ladies had to lug. Very nice and, above all, impressively designed!

Very nice when you come across something so beautifully designed on the hiking trail!

So the Kiepengewicht is already neat, definitely try to lift

The Kiepenfrau is always a nice photo motif. Until I read it I thought it was supposed to depict a witch. The 40 kg box that can be lifted next to her packs a punch. Damn hard.

Inconceivable that people really took this route for a little wood: o

Always a rewarding destination.

I was really frightened when walking past :-)

Nice information along the way - great idea

It was created in 2018 by Günther Dittmann. She's supposed to be called nice.
She is almost never alone. Walkers or hikers often sit next to her.

Nice photo opportunity for a selfie with the hiking group.

Always a rewarding destination.

The witches can be found on the Hexenstieg