The Westersteine are two striking and densely forested dolomite rock formations in the southern Harz foothills near the towns of Barbis and Bartolfelde. They are divided into the smaller Barbis Westerstein to the west and the larger Bartolfelde Westerstein to the east. The two Westersteine are easy to recognize in the surrounding hilly gypsum karst landscape because they tower over the surrounding area by up to 40 meters.

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Andi I. & Marini I.

May 9, 2025

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The Westersteine are witnesses to the shallows in the Zechstein Sea near Bartolfelde; this former reef of calcareous algae mats with its still clearly visible flat to spherical surface appears very graceful.

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Zoe von Rambling Rocks

August 31, 2023

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In order to see the Westersteine, you have to walk the trail at the stamp office. Because the huge rock wall that was once a reef is hidden in the forest.

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Best Hikes to Westersteine Dolomite rock formations

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1. Bachschwinde in the Strauß – Westersteine Natural Monument loop from Bartolfelde

3.13km

00:52

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Bartolfelde

1.72km

00:30

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Königshütte Bad Lauterberg – Wiesenbek Stream loop from Kirchberg

13.7km

03:48

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Westersteine Dolomite rock formations

1. Bachschwinde in the Strauß – Westersteine Natural Monument loop from Bartolfelde

2. Hiking loop from Bartolfelde

3. Königshütte Bad Lauterberg – Wiesenbek Stream loop from Kirchberg

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