Poppenberg, Mountain summit in Harz, Germany
The Poppenberg rises 601 meters above sea level in the Harz mountains, featuring dense forest coverage and numerous hiking trails throughout its slopes.
The 33-meter steel lattice observation tower atop Poppenberg was constructed in 1897 by the Nordhausen branch of the Harz Club for public viewing.
The observation tower was dedicated to Otto, Prince of Stolberg-Wernigerode, and stands as checkpoint number 92 in the Harzer Wandernadel hiking network.
Visitors can access the summit through marked paths from Ilfeld, with the tower offering views of the South Harz, Goldene Aue, and Kyffhäuser range.
Until 1932, Poppenberg belonged to the Prussian Province of Hanover before being transferred to Saxony, and now marks the highest point in its Thuringian section.
GPS coordinates: 51.58811,10.82761
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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