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Mansfeld-Südharz

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Joseph Cross Observation Tower – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

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Harz Mountains

Mansfeld-Südharz

Südharz

Joseph Cross Observation Tower – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

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4.7

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Joseph Cross Observation Tower – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

03:26

11.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

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681 m

View of Stolberg and Stolberg Castle

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A view of the half-timbered town and the castle to enjoy.

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5.69 km

Joseph Cross Observation Tower

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Impressive yes, but we didn't really find it beautiful.

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5.76 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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9.82 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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10.2 km

View of Stolberg Castle from the Unterer Bandweg

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Great view of the castle from the lower Bandweg. This runs parallel to the upper Bandweg more or less around Stolberg.

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10.3 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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10.4 km

View of Stolberg from the Unterer Bandweg

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Nice trail off the beaten track with many viewpoints of the small town and its houses.

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11.2 km

View of Stolberg Castle and St. Martini Church

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Originally built as a medieval castle in the 13th century.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

3.41 km

497 m

432 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

4.36 km

1.07 km

329 m

159 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Joseph Cross Observation Tower – Beautiful half-timbered houses loop from Stolberg (Harz)

View of Stolberg and Stolberg Castle

Joseph Cross Observation Tower

Josephskreuz on the Great Auerberg

Beautiful half-timbered houses

View of Stolberg Castle from the Unterer Bandweg

View of Stolberg and its castle

View of Stolberg from the Unterer Bandweg

View of Stolberg Castle and St. Martini Church

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