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Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Nordhausen
Harztor

Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

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4.8

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Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Ilfeld

06:24

22.8km

460m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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509 m

Steinberg

Forest

2

3.64 km

Fischbach Pond

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Covered seating near the Fischbachteich. Invites you to linger.

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3

7.21 km

Grüner Platz Shelter

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the shady trees have unfortunately fallen victim to the change in the forest. Still a nice hut to rest

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4

8.91 km

Honigberg Parking Area

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Easily accessible, small and free parking lot. Ideal as a starting point for HWN 96

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10.5 km

Forest Shelter Near Sophienhof

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Very welcome, especially in bad weather. A lovely little shelter.

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12.1 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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13.8 km

View of Sophienhof

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Very nice view over the meadows.

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15.7 km

Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail

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🚂🌲 The South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail winds its way 42 kilometers through the South Harz Mountains, gaining 2,000 meters of elevation and connecting the village of Sophienhof with the …

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19.2 km

Netzkater train station

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It is possible to stop here.

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22.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

2.78 km

2.28 km

298 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

5.29 km

2.59 km

958 m

563 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

93 %

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