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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn) loop from Großer Auerberg

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn) loop from Großer Auerberg

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn) loop from Großer Auerberg

00:45

2.45km

90m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

Historic Signpost at Auerberg Parking Lot

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Beautiful old signpost was created in the parking lot opposite the forester's house Auerberg was probably built in connection with the construction of the Joseph Cross in 1896.

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172 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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292 m

Steep Ascent to Josephshöhe

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The climb is rewarded with a beautiful view of the Joseph Cross.

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1.21 km

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

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On the Auerberg in the southern Harz - with 580.4 m above sea level the highest point in the lower Harz and in the municipality of Südharz - stands the Joseph Cross.

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1.25 km

Joseph Cross Observation Tower

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

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1.26 km

Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn)

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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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1.32 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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1.55 km

Rest stop at Auerberg

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Rest area with bench and table at the Auerberg. Those who have made the steep ascent can take a break here.

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2.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

821 m

148 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

156 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

17°C

8°C

83 %

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Josephskreuz Observation Tower – Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn) loop from Großer Auerberg

Historic Signpost at Auerberg Parking Lot

Auerberg Trailhead Parking

Steep Ascent to Josephshöhe

Josephskreuz Observation Tower

Joseph Cross Observation Tower

Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn)

Josephskreuz on the Great Auerberg

Rest stop at Auerberg

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