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Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) – View of Alter Kohlenschacht loop from Ballenstedt

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Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) – View of Alter Kohlenschacht loop from Ballenstedt

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Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) – View of Alter Kohlenschacht loop from Ballenstedt

00:52

3.12km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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584 m

Bismarck Tower (HWN 199)

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The Bismarck tower is located south of the Ballenstedter Ortsteil Opperode on the Stahlsberg (270 m above sea level).

The mayor of Ballenstedt, on October 18, 1913, encouraged the construction …

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796 m

View of Quedlinburg and the Harz Foothills

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Here you have a great view

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1.12 km

Nature Reserve Trail – Harz Mountains Conservation Area

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A beautiful spot.

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1.50 km

Sheltered rest area with a view of Ballenstedt

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nice covered rest area between the old coal shaft (HWN 180) and the Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) with a great view over the meadows

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1.59 km

Path Across the Meadow to the Bismarck Tower

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I've walked the path several times now and I still find it very beautiful.

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1.73 km

View of Alter Kohlenschacht

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a nice place for a break

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1.86 km

Old Coal Shaft Shelter (HWN 180)

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With beautiful well-kept rest area.

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1.89 km

Opperode Coal Shaft Information Board

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Interesting explanations, since apart from the shelter there is nothing else to indicate a coal mine. However, the sign is a few meters away from the stamp box and if …

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3.12 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.16 km

1.11 km

841 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

895 m

531 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

12°C

91 %

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Bismarck Tower (HWN 199) – View of Alter Kohlenschacht loop from Ballenstedt

Bismarck Tower (HWN 199)

View of Quedlinburg and the Harz Foothills

Nature Reserve Trail – Harz Mountains Conservation Area

Sheltered rest area with a view of Ballenstedt

Path Across the Meadow to the Bismarck Tower

View of Alter Kohlenschacht

Old Coal Shaft Shelter (HWN 180)

Opperode Coal Shaft Information Board

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