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Ziegenkopf (Harz)

Coordinates: 51°47′18″N 10°56′03″E / 51.78833°N 10.93417°E / 51.78833; 10.93417
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Ziegenkopf
Observation tower and restaurant on the Ziegenkopf
Highest point
Elevation400.7 m above sea level (NN) (1,315 ft)
Coordinates51°47′18″N 10°56′03″E / 51.78833°N 10.93417°E / 51.78833; 10.93417
Geography
Parent rangeHarz Mountains

The Ziegenkopf is a hill, 400.7 m above sea level (NN), near Blankenburg in the Harz mountains in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Geographical location

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The Ziegenkopf lies just under 1 km southwest of Blankenburg and about 200 m south of the B 27 federal highway to Hüttenrode.

Observation tower

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Over 100 years ago an observation tower, 30 metres high with a stone base and wooden upper storey, was erected on the summit of the Ziegenkopf, with good views over to the famous Brocken. Next to it is a hilltop restaurant.

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