Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Moltkewarte Tower loop from Wettelrode

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Moltkewarte Tower loop from Wettelrode

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Moltkewarte Tower loop from Wettelrode

01:21

17.0km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.76 km

Ruins of Pölsfeld Castle and HWN 208 Stamp Point

Highlight • Castle

Steep, doable and worthwhile

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3.86 km

Grillenburg castle ruins (HWN 208)

Highlight • Castle

The size of the ruins only hints at their former importance.
First mentioned in writing in 1217, they have been in disrepair since the beginning of the 17th century.

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7.66 km

Röhrigschacht Mining Museum Wettelrode

Highlight • Historical Site

There is really something on offer here, and not just on the special tours.

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8.14 km

View of the Karst Landscape in the Southern Harz Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Prospects with bank included

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8.31 km

HWN 222 Stamp Point – Biosphere Reserve Karst Landscape South Harz

Highlight • Natural Monument

HWN 222. Short path accessible via steps.

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12.6 km

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

At the weekend there are sausages and drinks.

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12.6 km

Moltkewarte Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tower was built in 1903 and is a real eye-catcher 👍

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13.2 km

View of Schachthalde Hohe Linde

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Impressive when you stand next to it and see what masses they are.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

5.18 km

5.07 km

1.00 km

396 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

5.05 km

2.00 km

1.82 km

675 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Moltkewarte Tower loop from Wettelrode

Ruins of Pölsfeld Castle and HWN 208 Stamp Point

Grillenburg castle ruins (HWN 208)

Röhrigschacht Mining Museum Wettelrode

View of the Karst Landscape in the Southern Harz Biosphere Reserve

HWN 222 Stamp Point – Biosphere Reserve Karst Landscape South Harz

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

Moltkewarte Tower

View of Schachthalde Hohe Linde

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