Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Kilian Ponds (HWN 211) loop from Stolberg (Harz)

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Kilian Ponds (HWN 211) loop from Stolberg (Harz)

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Kilian Ponds (HWN 211) loop from Stolberg (Harz)

05:41

20.0km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Pferdekopf

Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 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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5.28 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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5.32 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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10.7 km

Kilian Ponds (HWN 211)

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On the dam between the upper and lower Kiliansteich is the stamping point 211 of the Harzer hiking nobility. Both ponds are very idyllically situated in the Lower Harz water …

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18.5 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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18.8 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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18.9 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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19.8 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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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.69 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

6.13 km

432 m

332 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

May 3, 2023,Stolberg und Talsperre Kiliansteich

Hello everyone! Today we started in the sunshine from the free hiking car park Josephskreuz. First it went up to the Josephshöhe with a cross. Then along the Kleine Wilde. Mining in the area is also described here. On a narrow path above to Stolberg. The place with its old buildings, churches and castle is awesome. Just awesome! Unfortunately I …

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January 29, 2022,Stolberger Rundweg

Today, in a New Zealand-Saxon cooperation, the first ascent of the Stolberger Matschepitschu, or big Schlampampulli, as the locals would say 😉 Mud, as far as the eye can see, succeeded. Splendid.

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