Harz Charcoal Burner Stemberghaus – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Harz Charcoal Burner Stemberghaus – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Harz Charcoal Burner Stemberghaus – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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3.54km

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 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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151 m

Harz Charcoal Burner Stemberghaus

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Best bratwurst ever with and without mustard.

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879 m

View of the Harz Mountains

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What more could you want ☺️.

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1.00 km

Rotestein Trailhead

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Nice hiking trail, no hawk tracks

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1.08 km

Rotestein Trailhead Parking (HWN 54)

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Small free parking lot

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1.89 km

Sundial at Rotestein

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Can be found on the way to Rotestein

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1.92 km

Rotestein (HWN 54)

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The Rotestein is a lookout point that is not easily forgotten. It can be easily reached via a hiking trail from the Stemberghaus charcoal factory and, at 505 meters high, …

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3.25 km

Tree Stump With Sapling in Harz Mountains

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Definitely worth seeing 👍

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3.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

366 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

702 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

October 14, 2021,HWN 054 / 060

HWN 054 - Red stone

HWN 060 - Sternberghaus charcoal burner
Accompanying booklet Harzer Hexenstieg
Accompanying booklet Harzer Steiger

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April 3, 2025,Zum Rotestein (HWN 54 und HWN 60)

Before heading home today, I took a short walk to Rotestein, a lookout point with a fantastic view of the Rappbode Dam. I started at the Stemberghaus (HWN 60), where they demonstrate charcoal burning in the Harz Mountains.

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September 12, 2024,Wanderung Stemberghaus Köhlerei Harz

Today a short hike from the Stemberghaus Köhlerei to the Rotestein.....Wonderful view of the Rappbode Dam...

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September 7, 2023,Von der Harzköhlerei zum Rotestein 🎒🥾🥵🌞

Two stamp sites worth seeing, but the hike in the blazing sun 🌞 wasn't that nice.

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August 10, 2024,Von Wanderparkplatz Rotestein HWN 54, 60 & Zum 30. Köhlerfest 🌝

Today we went on a little trip with Thomas to Rotestein and the 30th charcoal burner's festival.
It was very interesting 👍
The wood carvings were also gigantic, hats off to anyone who can do something like that. It definitely takes a delicate touch 😊👍

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October 11, 2023,Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus - Rotestein 👩‍👦

I've always wanted to go to the Stemberghaus Harz charcoal mill and since we were nearby, we just went. The charcoal burning is still in active operation and you can also buy charcoal on site. A small museum follows.
We then hiked to Rotestein, probably the most beautiful viewpoint of the Rappbodetalsperre reservoir. It is so huge that you can't …

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April 1, 2024,2024..6.Tour..Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus – Rotestein (HWN054) Runde von Stadt Hasselfelde

HWN 60 and 54

Just a little walk today...it's raining a bit and I'm not quite fit yet 🤧🤷...but the view at
. ..Rotestein...just wow
In the sunshine...I can only recommend having a picnic there and enjoying the view...

I wish you all a peaceful Easter Monday 🐰🐕☺️..

Best wishes Silke and Benji

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February 25, 2024,Spaziergang zur Rappbodetalsperre

Short walk from the Stemberger Köhlerhütte to the Rotestein viewpoint above the Rappbodetalsperre.
The dam is impressive in size. The dam (not in the photos) is the highest in Germany at 106m.

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