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Carlshausturm Observation Tower – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Rotacker

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Carlshausturm Observation Tower – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Rotacker

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Carlshausturm Observation Tower – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Rotacker

02:30

9.22km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Rest Bench at Hahnefurt Intersection

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3.73 km

Wiesenplatz Shelter at Bärenhöhe

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Meadow place under the bear height

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You can pass the Carlshaus if you go to the Carlshausturm. I think it is a forestry building, as you can see some half-finished high stands lying on the meadow and also utensils that are needed for tree care

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Carlshausturm Observation Tower

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30 m viewing platform Top

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

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You should definitely visit the Carlsturm if you are in the Südharz. I especially liked the ascent from Sophienhof. However, you should not be afraid of heights, because even then …

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Carlsturm Observation Tower

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50 m high observation tower with stamp of the Harzer hiking nobility. (The stamp is below!)

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9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

987 m

343 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

2.42 km

1.15 km

400 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

12°C

24 %

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Carlshausturm Observation Tower – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Rotacker

Rest Bench at Hahnefurt Intersection

View of Carlhaus and Tower

View of Carlshausturm

Wiesenplatz Shelter at Bärenhöhe

Carlshaus

Carlshausturm Observation Tower

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

Carlsturm Observation Tower

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