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Landkreis Harz

Three-State Boundary Stone

Landkreis Harz

Three-State Boundary Stone

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Three-State Boundary Stone

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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1. Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) – Carlshaus Tower loop from Benneckenstein

27.9km

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420m

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2. View of the Brocken – Wolfsbach Bridge loop from Hohegeiß

16.8km

04:53

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

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3. New Pond Zorge – New Pond loop from Zorge

20.6km

06:06

600m

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Daniel

June 11, 2025

Geographical significance:
The Three-Country Stone marks the exact point where the three federal states of Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and Lower Saxony meet.
It is a historic border stone from the Prussian era (19th century), which is now supplemented by modern signage.
Historical significance:
The stone used to mark the border between the Kingdom of Prussia, the Duchy of Brunswick, and the County of Hohenstein, or later the small Thuringian states.
During the division of Germany (1949–1990), the inner-German border ran here: Thuringia was part of the GDR, while Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt (which still existed until 1952) belonged to the FRG.
Particularly controversial: The stone lay directly on the former inner-German border. Observation towers, minefields, and checkpoints existed nearby.
After reunification, the site became a symbol of unity and the overcoming of borders.
Today:
The stone is a popular hiking destination and a site for commemorative events.
Information panels on site explain the historical development.
It is a milestone of the "Green Belt," a nature conservation project established along the former border.

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July 30, 2025

Quite inconspicuous in the forest

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Three-State Boundary Stone

1. Stierberg Pond (HWN 048) – Carlshaus Tower loop from Benneckenstein

2. View of the Brocken – Wolfsbach Bridge loop from Hohegeiß

3. New Pond Zorge – New Pond loop from Zorge

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