The Gegensteine, consisting of the Large and Small Gegenstein, are two striking, free-standing rock formations of the Devil's Wall in the urban area of Ballenstedt in the Harz foothills, in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt. Wikipedia

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The counterstones are part of the Devil's Wall.

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Small detour. You can definitely take that with you.

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1. Harz Greywacke (HWN 61) – Avenue Fürstenweg loop from Ballenstedt

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2. Little Sieberstein Pond – Avenue Fürstenweg loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

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160m

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

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150m

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

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Elevation 310 m

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

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View of Großer Gegenstein

1. Harz Greywacke (HWN 61) – Avenue Fürstenweg loop from Ballenstedt

2. Little Sieberstein Pond – Avenue Fürstenweg loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

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

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