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View of Nordhausen – Pfaffenköpfe Natural Monument loop from Steigerthal

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Germany
Thuringia

View of Nordhausen – Pfaffenköpfe Natural Monument loop from Steigerthal

Easy

5.0

(11)

37

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View of Nordhausen – Pfaffenköpfe Natural Monument loop from Steigerthal

01:03

3.73km

80m

Hiking

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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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970 m

View of the Harz from the Schwarzer Weg

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If you follow the black path from the bell stones to Steigerthal, you have a breathtaking view of the Harz Mountains.

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2

1.02 km

Rest area with a view of the Harz

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From the newly built Finnhütte you have a very nice view of Steigertal and the meadows.
Especially with the autumn color of the leaves.

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3

1.25 km

View of Nordhausen

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4

1.25 km

New rest area, nice loop from Himmelgarten.

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5

1.27 km

Three atonement crosses (only one of which is still recognizable as a cross) stand by the wayside in front of a beautiful meadow and a great view. According to legend, …

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6

1.56 km

Great vantage point and resting place on the karst hiking trail

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7

1.94 km

South Harz Landscape

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8

2.26 km

Pfaffenköpfe Natural Monument

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The Pfaffenkopf are on the karst hiking trail and are a nature reserve.
Nan can integrate them wonderfully into hikes around Steigerthal.

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3.73 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

946 m

181 m

Surfaces

1.12 km

871 m

848 m

595 m

279 m

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Friday 9 October

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