Ziegenkopf (Harz)
Ziegenkopf | |
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![]() Observation tower and restaurant on the Ziegenkopf | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 400.7 m above sea level (NN) (1,315 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°47′18″N 10°56′03″E / 51.78833°N 10.93417°E |
Geography | |
Parent range | Harz 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
[edit]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
[edit]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.