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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

01:56

6.73km

170m

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 5, 2026

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Naturpark Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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72 m

Harztor Wanderkinder Stamp Box 14 – Gerätehaus Sophienhof

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Beautifully designed boxes so the little ones can enjoy the stamping experience too

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91 m

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office)

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The Sophienhof used to be a forestry office, but today it is a popular tourist destination.

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321 m

Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097)

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The Ziegenalm in Sophienhof is the destination and starting point for many hikes. Here children can get in touch with the cattle. You can also see wild. Sometimes the shaggy …

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Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail

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🚂🌲 The South Harz Steam Locomotive Trail winds its way 42 kilometers through the South Harz Mountains, gaining 2,000 meters of elevation and connecting the village of Sophienhof with the …

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2.97 km

Shelter with Valley View in Naturpark Südharz

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Great view of the valley. A perfect place for a rest. Sufficient seats are available.

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4.33 km

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Südharz

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6.10 km

Meadow path in Naturpark Südharz

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Well-kept beautiful meadow path with rest bench.

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6.56 km

Picnic Shelter by the Pond in Naturpark Südharz

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When it gets too crowded at the Ziegenalm.

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6.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

2.33 km

544 m

101 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

1.83 km

1.05 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

18°C

9°C

3 %

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Comments

October 1, 2024,594 Südrunde Sophienhof/Harz

A very nice round with a lot of rain and a bit of sun towards the south on the beautiful South Harz steam locomotive trail with many fire salamanders and back on the Nonnenforst, where there were already many types of mushrooms.

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Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097) – Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail loop from Sophienhof

Harztor Wanderkinder Stamp Box 14 – Gerätehaus Sophienhof

Altes Amt (Old Forest Office)

Sophienhof Goat Alm (HWN 097)

Südharzer Steam Locomotive Trail

Shelter with Valley View in Naturpark Südharz

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Südharz

Meadow path in Naturpark Südharz

Picnic Shelter by the Pond in Naturpark Südharz

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