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View of Wurmberg and Brocken – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

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View of Wurmberg and Brocken – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

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View of Wurmberg and Brocken – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

03:52

13.7km

250m

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.40 km for 231 m

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1.08 km

Sophienhof station (Harz Narrow Gauge Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

Apart from the fact that the brewery inn "Brauner Hirsch" is an absolute highlight. I am always happy when the steam locomotive drives along there 🐐🍂🚂

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1.40 km

Sophienhofer Stieg

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Steep climb of up to 16% on the Sophienhofer Stieg towards Carlshausturm (HWN 51). A challenging single trail.

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3.25 km

View of Wurmberg and Brocken

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Global warming and the bark beetle have contributed to the clear view of the Brocken and the surrounding Upper Harz Mountains due to the deforestation of the dried up spruce trees.

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5.39 km

Dammbach Wooden Footbridge

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Very beautiful natural valley

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6.10 km

Walzen Hut (HWN 50)

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The Walzenhütte is a refuge on a Wegspinne. It is the hub of many hikes. From here you can reach Benneckenstein, Trautenstein, Rothesütte or Sophienhof. Nearby runs the railway line …

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6.27 km

View of the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway from the Wooden Bridge

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A good point to see the HSB from above.

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7.75 km

Oberharzblick on the Buchenberg (HWN 47)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming on a hiking trail from the Stierbergsteich, you reach the Oberharzblick on Buchenberg with the stamp 047 of the Harzer hiking pin. Here there is a wonderful view of the Wurmberg and Brocken.

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10.5 km

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048)

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The Stierbergsteich is a beautiful, quiet place in the middle of the forest. It is a must on a tour from Sophienhof! Stamp number 48 of the Harz hiking pin is located in the refuge.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.57 km

628 m

332 m

246 m

Surfaces

8.30 km

4.16 km

595 m

320 m

312 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 7 September

23°C

14°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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July 17, 2022,Wanderung: Carlshausturm HWN 51/2-Walzenhütte HWN 50/2-Oberharzblick am Buchenberg HWN 47/2-Stierbergsteich HWN 48/2-Ziegenalm Sophienhof HWN 97/2

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Today Nico planned the tour and our starting point was Sophienhof.
We 🥾 started punctually at eight in the morning. First goal of the Carlshausturm. Yes, there were sporting events right away, but that didn't deter us. A sudden grunt, right next to us in the bushes, turned us into statues, but the gang chose to move away from …

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July 3, 2024,Sophienhofrunde

Today it was "supervised hiking" again, because apparently they can't let me go off on my own anymore 🙈🤣. From Sophienhof we first went to the Carlshausturm. Of course we climbed up once to enjoy the view🥰. Then we went to the rather unspectacular Walzenhütte stamping station. The Oberharzblick on the Buchenberg with a view of the Brocken and the …

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November 1, 2023,Wanderung von Sophienhof "Vier-Stempel-Tour"

A stamp hunting tour. Four stamps of the Harz hiking pin and two stamps of the Harz Gate. The hike is marked as “difficult” because the climb from HP Sophienhof is described as such. However, this is also easy for children to do, provided they have hiking boots and a little practice.

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May 23, 2026,Ziegenalm Sophienhof und tolle Aussicht vom Carlsturm (HWN 47, 48, 50, 51, 97)

Harz Hiking Needle Stamp:
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HWN 47 - Oberharz view at Buchenberg
HWN 48 - Stierberg pond
HWN 50 - Walzenhütte (Roller Hut)
HWN 51 - Carlsturm (Carl Tower)
HWN 97 - Ziegenalm Sophienhof (Goat Pasture Sophienhof)

Over 100 more of our Harz Hiking Needle tours can be found here:
komoot.de/collection/1228491/-harzer-wandernadel-touren

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July 16, 2023,Sophienhof Rundweg (HWN 97,51,50,47,48)

A great tour with 5 stamps! A few places may not be suitable for prams, but nothing is really difficult here! The view, for example from the Carlsturm, is gigantic in places. The many areas of dead wood have meanwhile become wild meadows in bloom. Just beautiful! A stop at the Ziegenalm is definitely worth it. A large selection of …

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April 3, 2026,Sophienhof-Rundkurs: HWN 47, 48, 97, 50, 51

More information at harz.soziales4u.de

Film about it: instagram.com/harzer_stempelstellen/reel/DWrkSfROsqW

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December 28, 2024,Runde ab Ziegenalm Sophienhof (HWN 097) mit Carlhausturm (HWN 051), Walzenhütte (HWN 050), Oberharzblick am Buchenberg (HWN 047), Stierbergsteich (HWN 048)

Frosty beautiful ☀️ tour on forest paths and stairs along many bare mountain slopes with wide panoramic views. In places it was a bit like a model railway for giants, thanks to the friendly whistling HSB trains.
The small bridge over the Dammgraben on the way to the Carlshaus Tower is currently usable.
The timing at HP Sophienhof was great …

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February 2, 2025,09/2025🐐Ziegenalm🐐runde♟️♟️♟️♟️♟️

On tour with my Harz child:
Late in the morning we went to Sophienhof to fill my son's stamp booklet again. A total of 5 more stamps were to be added, plus two Harztor children and a 👻 stamp for the moms. We had plenty of sun almost the entire time and lots of fun and time to chat. The …

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View of Wurmberg and Brocken – Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) loop from Sophienhof

Sophienhof station (Harz Narrow Gauge Railway)

Sophienhofer Stieg

View of Wurmberg and Brocken

Dammbach Wooden Footbridge

Walzen Hut (HWN 50)

View of the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway from the Wooden Bridge

Oberharzblick on the Buchenberg (HWN 47)

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048)

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