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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Ilfeld

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Ilfeld

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Ilfeld

03:37

42.8km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südharz

Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.87 km

Neustadt Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Neustadt Dam (also called the Neustädter or Nordhäuser Dam) in the Harz Mountains is a reservoir near Neustadt in the Nordhausen district of Thuringia, built between 1904 and 1905. …

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15.3 km

Saigerturm and Former Post Office

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All traffic from Stolberg has to go through here, it is very narrow

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15.3 km

Stolberg Market Square

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Center of the city, with many restaurants.

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15.6 km

Töpfergasse

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Most visitors commute between the castle, Luther beech and the market square. Only a few get lost a little further up the mountain - this area of the city is extremely attractive.

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19.4 km

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

On the Auerberg in the southern Harz - with 580.4 m above sea level the highest point in the lower Harz and in the municipality of Südharz - stands the Joseph Cross.

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32.1 km

Three-country point

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Thanks to forestry, the army is apparently just 😊😊

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36.0 km

Hufhaus Guesthouse

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A popular destination in the Harz Mountains.

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38.6 km

Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are many steps to climb, but it's worth it. High up you have a magnificent view over the Harz National Park. Also stamp office of the HWN.

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42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

7.58 km

5.82 km

1.24 km

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

13.5 km

12.8 km

1.37 km

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

28°C

16°C

92 %

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Ilfeld

Neustadt Dam

Saigerturm and Former Post Office

Stolberg Market Square

Töpfergasse

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

Three-country point

Hufhaus Guesthouse

Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)

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