From this eleven-meter-high observation tower near Rüdigsdorf, you have a magnificent panoramic view of the South Harz Karst Landscape Biosphere Reserve. Salty, mineral-rich, wild – that's what characterizes this region. Once the seabed, today you'll find fascinating Zechstein deposits, depressions, craters, and impressive caves inhabited by bats such as the greater mouse-eared bat. In the biosphere reserve, dense beech forests mingle with colorful orchards, and idyllic villages mingle with historic towns.

Learn more about the biosphere reserve and possible destinations for your next visit here: nationale-naturlandschaften.de/gebiete/biosphaerenreservat-karstlandschaft-suedharz.

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November 17, 2024

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The Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz observation tower was opened in April 2024 and is located at the intersection of the Karstwanderweg and the Urwaldpfad and is intended to serve as both a viewing and observation platform.

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The Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz observation tower was opened in April 2024 and is located at the intersection of the Karst hiking trail and the primeval forest path and is intended to serve as both a viewing and observation platform.

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1. Pearl of the Primeval Forest Ruedigsdorfer Switzerland - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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2. Rüdigsdorf gypsum and primeval forest trail - Naturpark Südharz

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3. View of the Kohnstein Quarry – Rüdigsdorf Viewing Tower loop from Nordhausen Ricarda-Huch-Straße

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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1. Pearl of the Primeval Forest Ruedigsdorfer Switzerland - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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