The Bismarck tower is located south of the Ballenstedter Ortsteil Opperode on the Stahlsberg (270 m above sea level).

The mayor of Ballenstedt, on October 18, 1913, encouraged the construction …

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Martl

November 7, 2021

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The first time I was on the observation deck was at sunset. Even the plain with the many wind turbines, bathed in red light, was an atmospheric sight.

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Christoph 🦊

March 11, 2022

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The Bismarck Tower offers a great all-round view, among other things you can discover the Brocken, the Gegensteine or the Konradsburg. HWN stamp office with a few rest stops.

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Elevation 270 m

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Thursday 12 March

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54 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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

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Bismarck Tower (HWN 199)

1. Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) – View of Alter Kohlenschacht loop from Ballenstedt

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