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Blick auf das Josephskreuz – Aussichtsturm Josephskreuz Runde von Großer Auerberg

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Blick auf das Josephskreuz – Aussichtsturm Josephskreuz Runde von Großer Auerberg

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July 24, 2026

Blick auf das Josephskreuz – Aussichtsturm Josephskreuz Runde von Großer Auerberg

Easy

00:55

3.15km

3.4km/h

80m

80m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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21 m

Auerberg Trailhead Parking

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There is a spacious and above all free hiking car park here, which is the starting point for the ascent to Josephshöhe with the Josephskreuz.

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1.14 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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1.25 km

Folk Song Rest

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A cool feature on the way to St. Joseph's Cross is the display of folk songs.

A bench next to each song invites you to practice. 🎼🤗

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1.40 km

View of the Brocken

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If you want to take something positive out of the dying trees, it is the clear view. 🥴.
The bench is in a good position here to get a peaceful view of the Brocken and Wurmberg.

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1.47 km

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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1.53 km

Nice family-run restaurant for in-between refreshments. Located right next to the Josephskreuz. Don't forget to stamp for the HWN!

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1.57 km

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

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Wonderful view of the Harz. The HWN stamping point is also located here.

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3.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

Surfaces

2.85 km

283 m

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