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Altes Amt (Old Forest Office) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

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Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

Easy

4.4

(55)

145

hikers

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

01:55

6.61km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

72 m

Harztor Wanderkinder Stamp Box 14 – Gerätehaus Sophienhof

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Beautifully designed boxes so the little ones can enjoy the stamping experience too

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2

91 m

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sophienhof used to be a forestry office, but today it is a popular tourist destination.

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908 m

🚂🌲 The South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail winds its way 42 kilometers through the South Harz Mountains, gaining 2,000 meters of elevation and connecting the village of Sophienhof with the …

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5

2.85 km

Great view of the valley. A perfect place for a rest. Sufficient seats are available.

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6

4.21 km

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Südharz

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7

5.98 km

Meadow path in Naturpark Südharz

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Well-kept beautiful meadow path with rest bench.

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8

6.44 km

When it gets too crowded at the Ziegenalm.

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6.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

2.33 km

423 m

101 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.83 km

1.05 km

189 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Saturday 4 July

17°C

13°C

83 %

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