--- title: "Around the Hoppelberg" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/around-the-hoppelberg" description: "What to expect: SchäferhofOld manor from the Thuringian period (5th century). Later used as a Schäferhof. Stones from the Altenburg were probably used for construction. Thoroughly restored after 1990. SchützenplatzThe shooting house stands in the scattered orchard meadow. The Langenstein shooting club was founded in 1817. Originally, shooting took place from the shooting house window at the concrete base. WaldhalleThis was the forester's house. In the summer months, hikers could stop here. For the forester, it was an additional source of income. The building had its own well. Langenstein Zwieberge MemorialIn 1944, the armaments production was to be relocated by the Nazi regime under the Thekenberge. For this, prisoners from the Buchenwald concentration camp were brought. The construction of the underground facility was not completed. Around 6,000 people died due to the inhumane conditions. The memorial was built in their honor. Death PineThe pine served as an execution site for SS henchmen. Among others, a Soviet officer was executed here who refused to hang other inmates. TönningsteinThere was a dispute between two shepherds here. Each claimed the other had crossed the district boundary. After one shepherd died, the other had to erect this stone as atonement. Diptam MeadowThe Diptam is a warmth-loving plant that reaches its northern distribution limit in our area. The large Diptam meadow is unique. Nowhere else does the plant appear in such large numbers. Diptam emits essential oils. On very hot days, it is said you can ignite it. That is why Diptam is also called the Burning Bush. Stone TableThe Hoppelberg and the associated hunting belonged to the Langenstein estate owner. The Stone Table served as a meeting point and resting place for the hunting parties. A prominent leaseholder was the poet prince Gleim. Cherry MeadowThe large orchard was later partially planted with pines. On the northwest side is the Siemens Stone." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3569656/8ee4b0c65ff17d1a93e809771b0b141060a7fa87985cef91d79a34a6f51d433c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Around the Hoppelberg ===================== - 8.70 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking - 2:20 h - 8.70 km - 89 m - 89 m - 153 m - 242 m - 89 m - - Start: Landhotel Schäferhof Langenstein - Destination: Landhotel Schäferhof Langenstein There is a lot to see on this route: - Schäferhof - Schützenplatz - Waldhalle - Langenstein Zwieberge Memorial - Death Pine - Tönningstein - Diptam Meadow - Stone Table - Cherry Meadow **What to expect:** 1. **Schäferhof** Old manor from the Thuringian period (5th century). Later used as a Schäferhof. Stones from the Altenburg were probably used for construction. Thoroughly restored after 1990. 2. **Schützenplatz** The shooting house stands in the scattered orchard meadow. The Langenstein shooting club was founded in 1817. Originally, shooting took place from the shooting house window at the concrete base. 3. **Waldhalle** This was the forester's house. In the summer months, hikers could stop here. For the forester, it was an additional source of income. The building had its own well. 4. **Langenstein Zwieberge Memorial** In 1944, the armaments production was to be relocated by the Nazi regime under the Thekenberge. For this, prisoners from the Buchenwald concentration camp were brought. The construction of the underground facility was not completed. Around 6,000 people died due to the inhumane conditions. The memorial was built in their honor. 5. **Death Pine** The pine served as an execution site for SS henchmen. Among others, a Soviet officer was executed here who refused to hang other inmates. 6. **Tönningstein** There was a dispute between two shepherds here. Each claimed the other had crossed the district boundary. After one shepherd died, the other had to erect this stone as atonement. 7. **Diptam Meadow** The Diptam is a warmth-loving plant that reaches its northern distribution limit in our area. The large Diptam meadow is unique. Nowhere else does the plant appear in such large numbers. Diptam emits essential oils. On very hot days, it is said you can ignite it. That is why Diptam is also called the Burning Bush. 8. **Stone Table** The Hoppelberg and the associated hunting belonged to the Langenstein estate owner. The Stone Table served as a meeting point and resting place for the hunting parties. A prominent leaseholder was the poet prince Gleim. 9. **Cherry Meadow** The large orchard was later partially planted with pines. On the northwest side is the Siemens Stone. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Loop Road Author Stadt Halberstadt Organization Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - ToursCC-BY-SAMarie Arens / HTV | 2.00 km - Hiking CC-BYChristian Grießner, Klosterkammer Hannover | 117.51 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAMarie Arens / HTV | 7.29 km - Hiking Contact Quedlinburger Straße 38895 Halberstadt OT Langenstein Download GPX file - -