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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Lower Bielstein – Ilfelder Weather Vane (HWN 095) loop from Hufhaus

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Lower Bielstein – Ilfelder Weather Vane (HWN 095) loop from Hufhaus

Moderate

4.8

(12)

44

hikers

Lower Bielstein – Ilfelder Weather Vane (HWN 095) loop from Hufhaus

03:20

11.3km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

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Hufhaus Forest Hotel

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If you are looking for an adventure, the Hufhaus is the place for you.

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2.40 km

Lookout tower in the forest

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Beautiful view from the top

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4.06 km

Upper Bielstein Cliffs Viewpoint

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Great resting place on the way from the weather vane to the Poppenberg tower.

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4.49 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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4.49 km

Lower Bielstein

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Viewpoints with boundless vision!

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4.80 km

The Südharzer Dampflok-Steig offers wide views up to the Goldene Aue. There are side trips to castle ruins and rocks. The route has been connecting the mountain village of Sophienhof with Nordhausen over a length of 42 km since 2018.

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5.94 km

Ilfelder Weather Vane (HWN 095)

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The weathervane Ilfeld lies high above the village itself. Benches and a refuge complete the course. Here is the stamp 95 of the Harzer hiking nobility. The view stretches south …

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8.46 km

Rest Area Near Poppenbergturm

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nice rest area, with overview map and just before the Poppenberg tower

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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

2.32 km

575 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

2.89 km

1.21 km

344 m

231 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Saturday 8 August

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Comments

October 7, 2025,Harzer- Wandernadel Nr. 92, 95
We parked in a large clearing in the forest. But since there were so many driveways, we parked in the middle so that a logging truck could get past us. Today was a pure climb up and down, up and down. But it was all quite humane. At least for my father and me. My mother coped well, too. The …

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October 7, 2025,HWN 92, 95
We set off on this hike in drizzle. Fortunately, the hike wasn't too strenuous. Since my girlfriend didn't want to go far and only wanted to gain a few meters in elevation today, I didn't have to conserve my energy and was able to climb the tower. Up there, you're at an altitude of 600m. I simply imagined what you …

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