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Horstberg Watchtower

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Wernigerode

Horstberg Watchtower

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Horstberg Watchtower

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    Location: Wernigerode, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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    February 24, 2024

    Mountain biking

    The Horstberg Warte was built around 1250 by the Regenstein Counts and served as a signal tower.
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    September 6, 2022

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    The Horstberg Watchtower was built around 1250 by the Regenstein counts and served as a signal tower.
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    July 15, 2023

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    Can you install S0→S1 on the route? The approach to the tower on the visible path is easy, the trail becomes interesting when it goes down directly at the tower. 😉
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    Elevation 300 m

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