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

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

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

00:57

3.50km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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682 m

Old Coal Shaft Shelter (HWN 180)

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With beautiful well-kept rest area.

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818 m

View of Alter Kohlenschacht

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a nice place for a break

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959 m

Path Across the Meadow to the Bismarck Tower

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I've walked the path several times now and I still find it very beautiful.

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1.04 km

Sheltered rest area with a view of Ballenstedt

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nice covered rest area between the old coal shaft (HWN 180) and the Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) with a great view over the meadows

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1.75 km

View of Quedlinburg and the Harz Foothills

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Here you have a great view

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1.96 km

Bismarck Tower (HWN 199)

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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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2.03 km

Hermannshöhe Oppenrode Trail

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a very nice hike

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2.53 km

View of Opperode

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View of Opperode, Ballenstedt Town Hall, Großer Gegenstein, St. Petri Church and the gas station. 😉

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3.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

939 m

828 m

Surfaces

1.45 km

1.32 km

591 m

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Monday 22 June

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