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Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Neustadt / Harz

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Landkreis Nordhausen

Neustadt/Harz

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Neustadt / Harz

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Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Neustadt / Harz

04:05

13.5km

420m

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: June 12, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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1.79 km

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

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The castle ruins can be hiked quickly and easily from Neustadt. It is said to have been built around 1120 and offers an impressive backdrop. It can be visited at …

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5.80 km

Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)

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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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8.70 km

Bielstein

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A long rocky outcrop protrudes into the Gottestal. From here you can see unhindered to the south and to the east on the Poppenberg. Access to the cliff is to …

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8.70 km

Lower Bielstein

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Viewpoints with boundless vision!

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12.4 km

Gondelteich Neustadt

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This beautiful pond is located under the Hohnstein castle ruins on the outskirts of Neustadt am Harz. A kiosk is open in summer, a playground and rowing boats delight young and old.

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13.1 km

Church of St. George in Neustadt/Harz

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St. Georg is an Evangelical Lutheran, listed parish church in Neustadt.
After a fire, reconstruction began in 1679. The building was completed in 1705.
The baroque hall church was built from rubble stones.

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13.3 km

Old Town Gate of Neustadt

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

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13.4 km

Hiking car park Neustadt (Harz) – Südharz Nature Park

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nice free parking lot with many signposts and information boards, it is not far to the HWN99 from here and you have many opportunities to start great hikes from here

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

3.20 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

3.53 km

2.62 km

1.38 km

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

25°C

13°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 17, 2023,NP Südharz: Poppenberg, Ilfelder Wetterfahne und Bielstein-Aussicht - Rundweg von Neustadt

The southern Harz showed its most beautiful and sunniest autumn side today and once again provided a great day in wonderful nature. And the stamp book continues to fill up...🙃😉

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Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98) – Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92) loop from Neustadt / Harz

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)

Bielstein

Lower Bielstein

Gondelteich Neustadt

Church of St. George in Neustadt/Harz

Old Town Gate of Neustadt

Hiking car park Neustadt (Harz) – Südharz Nature Park

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