Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

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Start point

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1.46 km

View of Stolberg Castle

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A fine place to rest, the old oak tree and 2 benches including the panoramic view of the castle make the place something very special.

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5.80 km

Josephskreuz on the Great Auerberg

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The Joseph Cross is a must in the south-eastern Harz. It stands on Josephshöhe and is, so to speak, a piece of Paris in the Harz Mountains. The Joseph Cross …

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6.13 km

View of Josephskreuz

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The view of the country from here is beautiful, but unfortunately it costs money.

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10.1 km

View of Stolberg Castle through the old town's alleys

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The streets with their beautiful half-timbered houses in Stolberg are simply beautiful. It is definitely worth a visit.

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10.2 km

Beautiful half-timbered houses

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Only in a few cities are the historical buildings so well preserved.

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10.4 km

Stolberg Half-Timbered Houses

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Typical for Stolberg are the small, individually designed half-timbered houses, which are already several hundred years old and some of which have carvings on their facades.

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10.5 km

Half-timbered houses on the market square, Stolberg

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You can see very beautiful half-timbered houses here.👀

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10.6 km

View of Stolberg and its castle

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From an elevated position there is a very impressive view of Stolberg with the castle on the opposite side of the valley.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

3.24 km

1.06 km

157 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

3.38 km

1.26 km

523 m

329 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 April

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View of Josephskreuz – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

View of Stolberg Castle

Josephskreuz on the Great Auerberg

View of Josephskreuz

View of Stolberg Castle through the old town's alleys

Beautiful half-timbered houses

Stolberg Half-Timbered Houses

Half-timbered houses on the market square, Stolberg

View of Stolberg and its castle

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