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Steep Section "Schacht" – Köte Schindelkopf (HWN 143) loop from Riefensbeek Limpigbrücke

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Osterode am Harz
Osterode

Steep Section "Schacht" – Köte Schindelkopf (HWN 143) loop from Riefensbeek Limpigbrücke

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Steep Section "Schacht" – Köte Schindelkopf (HWN 143) loop from Riefensbeek Limpigbrücke

00:40

7.56km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.24 km

Steep Section "Schacht"

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This path is very washed out after heavy rain and full of coarse debris and deep ruts. Plus the incline - easy is different 🙈
You will be rewarded with fantastic views!

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3.10 km

View of the Schacht Steep Passage

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3

3.37 km

Bench at Brennet Summit

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After about 12 km from Sösetalsperre this was the very first bank! It is there at the highest point and is therefore very welcome. Because no matter from which side …

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3.42 km

View of Osterode

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Here you have a distant view of Osterode to the front and the Sösetalsperre to the side

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3.74 km

Köte Schindelkopf (HWN 143)

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Very nice kitten with a great view, here you can sit in the Köt or in the open at the table and benches. In any weather, this place invites you to linger.

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3.78 km

In earlier times the charcoal burner lived in such a kote when they went about their work in the summer. The charcoal burners had to guard their kilns day and night.

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7.56 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.32 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

2.49 km

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Wednesday 8 July

19°C

12°C

21 %

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