The viewing platform on the large Gegenstein can usually be visited via steps cut into the rock. The Gegenstein is currently fenced off over a large area for sheep. The extremely sharp sheepdog made it clear to us that our visit was not welcome 🤷🏻‍♀️ As of the end of May 2024

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Christian Vom Harz bis ans Meer

October 22, 2025

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Climb and enjoy the view.

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Frank Kapteina

March 20, 2026

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Elevation 270 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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87 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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

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