--- title: "Goldbachweg" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/tour/goldbachweg" description: "Here is what there is to discover: Schäferhof Old manor from the Thuringian period (5th century). Later used as a shepherd's farm. Stones from Altenburg were probably used for construction. Extensively restored after 1990. SchützenplatzThe marksmen’s house stands on the meadow orchard. The Langenstein marksmen’s club was founded in 1817. Originally shooting was done from the window of the marksmen’s house at the concrete base. KirschwieseThe large orchard was later partially planted with pines. The Siemens stone is located on the northwest side. Forbidden PathSouth of Langenstein ran the border between the Duchy of Braunschweig and the Kingdom of Prussia. Since there was no customs house on this path, it was not allowed to be used by everyone. Breakfast Linden TreeThe individual trees in the landscape marked the shepherd’s territories. They were gladly used by farm workers as shade for taking their snack breaks. Brockenstedt MillHere was the village of Brockenstedt. After the village was abandoned, only the mill remained. Milling rights were something special and not easily relinquished. The last owner left the mill in 1970; it was subsequently demolished. Goldbach and Goldbach Meadows Natural MonumentThe Goldbach hosts rare fish and crayfish species. Kingfisher, dipper and water thrush breed here. Remarkable are the very old and extensive black poplars in the lower part. Echo BridgeThe Echo Bridge is the most important structure of the Halberstadt - Blankenburg railway. The line was opened as a private railway in 1873. The bridge allows passage for the Goldbach. Donkey TrailAn ascent to Altenburg. Since the castle had no well, water had to be brought up the hill with donkeys. Oil Mill PondIt served as a water reservoir for the oil mill located on the other side of the street. The water wheel was later replaced by an electric drive. Milling operations ceased in 1965." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/38917068/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Goldbachweg =========== - 7.29 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Walking / hiking Goldbach Schäferhof Langenstein Schäferhof Langenstein Schäferhof Langenstein Schäferhof Langenstein Shooting range with shooting stand Shooting range with shooting house Schützenplatz with playground Kirschwiese Cherry meadow Forbidden path Breakfast Linden Brockenstedter Mühle Pond Goldbach Aue Echo Bridge Eselsstieg from Altenburg Eselsstieg from Goldbachaue Ölmühlenteich Ölmühlenteich halberstadt-cave dwellings langenstein interior view Langenstein Cave Dwellings - Exterior View - 1:58 h - 7.29 km - 103 m - 103 m - 144 m - 208 m - 64 m - - Start: Country Hotel Schäferhof Langenstein - Destination: Country Hotel Schäferhof Langenstein There is a lot to see on this route: - Schäferhof - Schützenplatz - Kirschwiese - Forbidden Path - Breakfast Linden Tree - Brockenstedt Mill - Goldbach and Goldbach Meadows Natural Monument - Echo Bridge - Donkey Trail - Oil Mill Pond **Here is what there is to discover:** 1. **Schäferhof** Old manor from the Thuringian period (5th century). Later used as a shepherd's farm. Stones from Altenburg were probably used for construction. Extensively restored after 1990. 2. **Schützenplatz** The marksmen’s house stands on the meadow orchard. The Langenstein marksmen’s club was founded in 1817. Originally shooting was done from the window of the marksmen’s house at the concrete base. 3. **Kirschwiese** The large orchard was later partially planted with pines. The Siemens stone is located on the northwest side. 4. **Forbidden Path** South of Langenstein ran the border between the Duchy of Braunschweig and the Kingdom of Prussia. Since there was no customs house on this path, it was not allowed to be used by everyone. 5. **Breakfast Linden Tree** The individual trees in the landscape marked the shepherd’s territories. They were gladly used by farm workers as shade for taking their snack breaks. 6. **Brockenstedt Mill** Here was the village of Brockenstedt. After the village was abandoned, only the mill remained. Milling rights were something special and not easily relinquished. The last owner left the mill in 1970; it was subsequently demolished. 7. **Goldbach and Goldbach Meadows Natural Monument** The Goldbach hosts rare fish and crayfish species. Kingfisher, dipper and water thrush breed here. Remarkable are the very old and extensive black poplars in the lower part. 8. **Echo Bridge** The Echo Bridge is the most important structure of the Halberstadt - Blankenburg railway. The line was opened as a private railway in 1873. The bridge allows passage for the Goldbach. 9. **Donkey Trail** An ascent to Altenburg. Since the castle had no well, water had to be brought up the hill with donkeys. 10. **Oil Mill Pond** It served as a water reservoir for the oil mill located on the other side of the street. The water wheel was later replaced by an electric drive. Milling operations ceased in 1965. Read more Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (11%) Trail (13%) Path (20%) Gravel (56%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**via B 81 from the direction of Magdeburg via A 36 and B 81 from the directions of Braunschweig, Goslar, Halle Read more **Parking**at Schäferhof/ at the Oil Mill Pond Read more **Public transportation**accessible by , car and Read more Author Stadt Halberstadt Organization Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 21.45 km - Walking / hiking 6.11 km - Walking / hiking 8.70 km - Walking / hiking **outdooractive** Contact Halberstadt Download GPX file - -