The Großer Gegenstein was made accessible in 1863 by a staircase carved into the stone. A summit cross was erected in honor of Duke Alexander Carl von Anhalt-Bernburg, who died in the same year.

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An absulut must be when traveling in Ballenstedt,

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1. Kleiner Gegenstein – Großer Gegenstein Summit Cross loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

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2. Großer Gegenstein Summit Cross – Kleiner Gegenstein loop from Ballenstedt

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3. Kleiner Gegenstein – Little Gegenstein loop from Ballenstedt

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Ballenstedt, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Großer Gegenstein Summit Cross

1. Kleiner Gegenstein – Großer Gegenstein Summit Cross loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

2. Großer Gegenstein Summit Cross – Kleiner Gegenstein loop from Ballenstedt

3. Kleiner Gegenstein – Little Gegenstein loop from Ballenstedt

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