Harzer-Hexen-Stieg - 4th stage southern variant - from Drei Annen Hohne via Hasselfelde to Altenbrak

29.42 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Walking / hiking
  • 7:30 h
  • 29.42 km
  • 169 m
  • 411 m
  • 300 m
  • 541 m
  • 241 m
  • Start: Drei Annen Hohne
  • Destination: Altenbrak
The southern stage leads over the Rappbode forebay embedded in the forest and along the Hassel forebay to the plateau of the Middle Harz with the charming spa town of Hasselfelde. The path then takes us to the Köhlerpfad, which we follow, guided by the spicy scent of the charcoal piles, to the charcoal museum. After Altenbrak, it is now only a short jump.

Across the sun-drenched plateau of the Lower Harz, we reach Hasselfelde. The Köhlerweg begins in the town’s spa park. Just as mining has left its marks in the Upper Harz, charcoal burning has left its signs in many places in this region. To ensure we do not pass by unnoticed, information boards draw our attention to the relics in the landscape. The tradition of charcoal production is lovingly preserved to this day. At the demonstration charcoal burner at the Stemberghaus, the piles are smoking, and the spicy scent penetrates the forest from afar. Those with space can take home a sack of authentic Harz charcoal.

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Literature

KartoGuide Harzer Hexen-Stieg Official guide with map (1:30,000) Authors: Hans Bauer & Dr. Stefan Krooß Publisher: Harzer Tourismusverband & Harzklub Verlag: Schmidt-Buch-Verlag, Wernigerode ISBN-10: 3936185336 ISBN-13: 978-3936185331 Price: €6.80

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From Königshütte we head towards Hasselfelde, following the flow of the Warm Bode. We walk the paths of emperors and kings and finally come across the Rappbode forebay hidden in the forest. The remains of the Trageburg are only faintly visible – but the shore here certainly offers an idyllic picnic spot on moss cushions. The castle once protected a ford across the Rappbode. This trade route has been used for over 1000 years. We continue via Hasselfelde along the Köhlerpfad, past the Stemberghaus to Altenbrak.

Map

Harzer Hexen-Stieg 1 : 30 000: Official map of the recognized premium hiking trail in the Harz. Publisher: Harzer Tourismusverband & Harzklub Verlag: Schmidt-Buch-Verlag, Wernigerode ISBN-10: 3936185328 ISBN-13: 978-3936185324 Price: €5.50

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