--- title: "Circular hiking trail Hasselfelde -> Charcoal burning site, viewpoint Rotestein and suspension bridge and back (HWN 54, 60 & 9915)" url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/tour/circular-hiking-trail-hasselfelde-charcoal-burning-site-viewpoint-rotestein-and-suspension-bridge-and-back-hwn-54-60-9915" description: "On the thematic charcoal burner’s path, which leads from the spa park Hasselfelde to the charcoal burning site “Stemberghaus”, we walk about 7 km along the Harz Witches’ Trail. From the charcoal burning site, it is only about 1.6 km on to the Rotestein. Here you enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Rappbode reservoir." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/24905003/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hiking trail Hasselfelde -> Charcoal burning site, viewpoint Rotestein and suspension bridge and back (HWN 54, 60 & 9915) ========================================================================================================================================= - 22.64 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Walking / hiking Viewpoint "Rotestein" near Hasselfelde Nature-friendly hiking trail Natural hiking trail View over the Harz Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus Sunset at the Rotestein viewpoint Sunset at the Rotestein viewpoint On the way to the Rotestein Rotestein viewpoint signpost - 5:55 h - 22.64 km - 235 m - 235 m - 426 m - 495 m - 69 m - - Start: Hasselfelde: Tourist Information - Destination: Hasselfelde: Tourist Information An eventful route on the paths of the old Harz charcoal burners on natural trails with a romantic view of the reservoir bay at the Rotestein and the suspension bridge at the Rappbode reservoir. On the thematic charcoal burner’s path, which leads from the spa park Hasselfelde to the charcoal burning site “Stemberghaus”, we walk about 7 km along the Harz Witches’ Trail. From the charcoal burning site, it is only about 1.6 km on to the Rotestein. Here you enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Rappbode reservoir. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (3%) Street (14%) Path (6%) Trail (44%) Gravel (31%) Unknown (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Follow the hiking trail signs with the trail markers "green triangle" and "green witch" to the Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus. Stage 1: (7.1 km) From the Tourist Information Hasselfelde (hiking info point), we walk through the town center to the marketplace - along the left side of the church – we cross the street intersection and continue into the spa park. From here, we hike to the charcoal burning site on the historic charcoal burner’s path with 14 stations about the life and work of the old charcoal burners (charcoal burner’s hut, earth kiln and more). On the parallel “Harz Witches’ Trail” we reach an experience island at the "Hohen Berg" (High Mountain). Here you learn interesting facts about the life of cattle herders and the robust Harz upland cattle. We continue to follow the hiking trail signs to the charcoal burning site. Having arrived here, we’ve earned a big rest. The charcoal burners invite you to traditional food and drinks (e.g. liquid charcoal or Schiebensuppe soup). After strengthening ourselves, we can visit the first German charcoal museum: here we get insights into the development history of charcoal burning and learn under what difficult conditions the charcoal burners lived and worked, for example by means of demonstration kilns. At the charcoal burner’s shop you can get charcoal specialties, souvenirs, and charcoal. Furthermore, there is a stamp station here (HWN no. 60) of the “Harz Hiking Pin”. If you want to end your hiking trip at the charcoal burning site, you have the option to take the bus back to Hasselfelde. Stage 2: (1.6 km) If you want to continue hiking to the viewpoint “Rotestein”, please follow the trail marker "green square" to the “Rotestein”. We cross the B 81 and hike steeply downhill for 220 m. At the bottom, turn right and steadily climb uphill to the “Rotestein”. An information board and a bench group invite you to take a break with a beautiful view of romantic reservoir bays and the Präzeptorklippe rock formation. There is also a stamp station here (HWN no. 54) of the “Harz Hiking Pin”. Stage 3: After enjoying the breathtaking view, continue to the suspension bridge and the Rappbode dam as well as all events from Harzdrenalin according to the signs. Stage 4: Back to the charcoal burning site along the road on a footpath towards the B81 (Harzdrenalin park & ride). At the end of the parking lot, cross the B81 near the bus stop. Here is another option to take the bus back to Hasselfelde or to hike on the Harz Witches’ Trail back to the charcoal burning site. You can also catch public transport here to Hasselfelde. Stage 5: From the charcoal burning site, we hike back over the historic charcoal burner’s path to Hasselfelde, the starting point of your route, as in stage 1. Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear and rain gear are recommended. Don’t forget your Harz Hiking Pin stamp booklet and your camera. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **You can reach Hasselfelde by car** \- via the B 81 from the direction of Nordhausen - from the direction of Wernigerode via the B244, in Elbingerode turnoff B27 towards Rübeland, then turnoff L96 towards Rappbode reservoir, turnoff B81 to Hasselfelde \- from the direction of Güntersberge / Stiege via the B242 \- from the direction of Braunlage / Tanne via the B242 Read more **Parking**Parking is available directly at the Tourist Information Hasselfelde, Breite Straße 17. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach the Harz town of **Hasselfelde** by bus of the**:** from the direction of Wernigerode and Allrode from the direction of Halberstadt / Blankenburg from the direction of Benneckenstein or by the**.** **TIP :** **With the Harz Holiday Ticket, you are mobile free of charge in the entire Harz district.** HATIX - free use of the public bus lines of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, the Q-Bus local transport company, the Halberstädt Transport Company, and the South Harz Transport Company in the Harz district. More information is available at: Read more Additional information Tourist Information Hasselfelde/Stiege Breite Straße 17 38899 Oberharz am Brocken/OT Hasselfelde Phone: 039459/71369 Read more Literature Unfortunately, no literature is known. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author On this route, you have the opportunity to collect three sought-after stamps of the Harz Hiking Pin. No. 54 - Rotestein No. 60 - Charcoal burning site Special stamp 9915 - Suspension bridge At the Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus you should definitely visit the charcoal museum and the charcoal burner’s shop. **Note:** At the Rappbode reservoir and the charcoal burning site you have the possibility to take the bus back to Hasselfelde. Read more Safety guidelines No safety instructions are known. Read more Map Stadt Oberharz am Brocken, 1:25000, Kartenverlag Nordhausen, ISBN 978-3-86973-065-3 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Place of interest - Horse riding - Water sports - Walking / hiking - Tours 30.30 km - Walking / hiking 4.16 km - Walking / hiking 13.70 km - Walking / hiking **outdooractive** Contact Oberharz am Brocken Download GPX file - - - -