Preußenturm Observation Tower (HWN 185) – Lessinghöhle — Mine Entrances loop from Stadt Gernrode

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Preußenturm Observation Tower (HWN 185) – Lessinghöhle — Mine Entrances loop from Stadt Gernrode

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Preußenturm Observation Tower (HWN 185) – Lessinghöhle — Mine Entrances loop from Stadt Gernrode

02:26

8.11km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Anhaltinischer Saalstein

Waypoints

Start point

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2.20 km

Preußenturm Observation Tower (HWN 185)

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From Kurpark Bad Suderode the way is quite steep, from the other direction it is a bit more relaxed. But the way is worth it. The view is wonderful.

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3.27 km

Felsenteich in the spa park of Bad Suderode

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beautiful resting place

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3.75 km

Lessinghöhle — Mine Entrances

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The Lessing Cave, first mentioned in 1546, is a nice place to raster and a nice photo opportunity. Today it serves as a retreat for bats and other animal species that are worthy of protection.

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3.80 km

Waterwheel and pond in the Kurpark at Lessing Cave

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a great photo opportunity with a great resting place

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4.83 km

Anhaltinischer Saalstein (Harzer Wandernadel stamp 186)

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From Bad Suderode via the Prussian Tower and the old border road between Prussia and Anhalt.
The way is great to commit. The stones are a pleasure for the eyes

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5.04 km

Coming from Gerenrode, the border route Prussia-Anhalt leads through beautiful deciduous forest to the cliff Anhaltinischer Saalstein (HWN 186). To the right and left of the path are the old boundary stones.

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6.44 km

Former Prussia–Anhalt Border Trail

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Very impressive the well-preserved Grenzgraben with both sides received and numbered landmarks. Like the border guards, Anhaltiners and Prussians face each other. The last border revision was not until 1912.

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8.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.79 km

1.79 km

452 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.73 km

1.57 km

183 m

136 m

Elevation

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Comments

May 14, 2022,Preußenturm ,HWN 186 – Grenze Preußen/Anhalt Runde von Stadt Gernrode

Today the 2nd tour with my puppy, 5.5 months old. Was a very nice hike, collected 1 stamp again and the area is a dream and everything is very quiet, but you have to have hiking experience..... try it out

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August 25, 2024,Gernrode HWN 183, 185 (186 nicht erreicht)

The Selketal is always beautiful and since we were in Gernrode anyway, we wanted to collect the surrounding hiking pin stamps. However, the Komoot path to the third stamp was so steep and had a lot of rubble that we decided not to go that way. Instead, we went back to the car, drove around the corner and parked about …

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November 1, 2023,Bad Suderode... auf Umwegen zum (fast) Ziel

I actually wanted to go to the Försterblick and pick up stamp 183, unfortunately the paths weren't accessible from the side, let alone standing on them at all😅😒, I didn't dare... too steep and slippery. Getting there is also an adventure, 3 diversions are signposted. 🤣🙈

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May 24, 2024,Letzter Urlaubstag, Runde 1: Gernrode - Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus - Försterblick - Anhaltinischer Saalstein - Felsenkeller - Preußenturm - Kirche

The Försterblick was actually my goal, and when I got there, I decided to take the (really very steep and dangerous😱) path down and hike to the Saalstein. I only recommend the short path to those who are actually sure-footed and experienced; if the ground is wet, it is probably the perfect way straight to the hospital...

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April 13, 2024,HWN2, Bad Suderode: Preußenturm, Försterblick, Salstein 185, 183, 186

13th tour to HWNK.
Partly difficult and strenuous route.
Beautiful green nature. Rough wind/gusts. Salamander and newt seen. 3 stamps.
Prussian Tower
Forester's View Gernrode
Anhaltinischer Salstein

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January 7, 2023,Knips doch bitte die Sonne ein - ich will endlich Sonnenschein 🌞🌦️☀️🌦️🌞 (HWN 186 185 183 990610 - Anhaltinischer Saalstein - Preußenturm - Försterblick Gernrode - Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus)

Swimming quality: 👍🏻
Kneipp quality: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Yes, yes, yes, I know I'm whining here at a high level, at least it hasn't rained before and now and then Klarchen smiled through the clouds, but the main tone was still rather gray 😏
But you can't just whine all the time, so today we at least went looking for Ms. Sonne …

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July 12, 2024,Anhaltinischer Saalstein🪨 (HWN 186) 🌳Preußenturm🗼 (HWN185)

🥾🥾Start in the spa gardens of Bad Suderode and head towards "Anhalt Saalstein". The border path, which is also partly designated as a "forest botanical hiking trail", marked the sovereign state border between the Duchy of Anhalt and the Kingdom of Prussia until 1918. The name "Saalsteine" is derived from the late medieval Salbücher, which were a register of property …

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July 28, 2025,Bad Suderode - Wandern für die Seele: HWN 2 Stempel 186/185

Today, on our way to our Harz vacation, we went for a short hike and collected two stamps.
It was still raining when we left Saxony, but when we arrived in Gernrode, it was sunny ;)

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