Old Town Gate of Neustadt loop from Herrmannsacker

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Old Town Gate of Neustadt loop from Herrmannsacker

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Old Town Gate of Neustadt loop from Herrmannsacker

02:58

10.8km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Scottish Highland cattle from Ganggerfeld

Highlight • Natural

A nice big area for the animals. These rustic cattle are always worth seeing.

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4.41 km

Felsentor Porphyry Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Striking rock formations made of porphyrite. The rocks narrow a wide valley like a gate to a narrow passage. Impressive to look at!

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5.58 km

Old Town Gate of Neustadt

Highlight • Monument

The gate was built in 1450 and was the main gate of the market town of Neustadt.

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6.21 km

View of Galgenberg Near Neustadt/Harz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really great view. It's worth the hike.

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6.21 km

Weather Vane in Naturpark Südharz

Highlight • Monument

Weather vane on the way to the wooden steam locomotive

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6.22 km

Harztor Wanderkinder stamp station Wetterfahne

Highlight • Structure

here you can find the children's stamp

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6.23 km

Neustadt Weather Vane on Galgenberg

Highlight • Monument

Stands on the Galgenberg and is on the way to the wood steam locomotive. Careful, easy to miss

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6.48 km

Harz wooden steam locomotive – Stamping point 99 (Galgenberg, Neustadt/Harz)

Highlight • Structure

The stamping point 99 of the Harz hiking pin is very different from most: a large walk-in steam locomotive with a wooden carriage. The stamping box is in the wooden …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

3.03 km

1.57 km

996 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.61 km

2.24 km

634 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Von Neustadt/Harz bis Sägemühle und zurück - HWN 99, HWN 10

As is almost always the case this October... Great weather, so off to nature. 2x HWN, 4x geocache (there were many more), mushrooms....and an ice cream at the end. Tour is going well, recommended.

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April 20, 2025,Neustadt Harz 3x 98 99 100 (Ost, Camping am Waldbad)

Route Description

Very beautiful trails
Varied forests
Beautiful views
Rest stops are rare

Conclusion

A very beautiful hike with short, steep climbs. The two castles are well worth seeing, and in good weather, you can enjoy beautiful views. The trails change frequently, as does the vegetation. The final section through Neustadt is very interesting. A beautiful hike for everyone.

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