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Mansfeld-Südharz

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View of Josephskreuz – Street of Songs loop from Großer Auerberg

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Harz Mountains

Mansfeld-Südharz

Südharz

View of Josephskreuz – Street of Songs loop from Großer Auerberg

Easy

4.7

(288)

1,061

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View of Josephskreuz – Street of Songs loop from Großer Auerberg

01:07

3.86km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz

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1.39 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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1.50 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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1.72 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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1.78 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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2.86 km

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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3.26 km

Street of Songs

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beautiful hiking trail where you can sing beautiful songs

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3.64 km

Hotel Schindelbruch

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You can't really call it a nature resort anymore. 🌳 🌳 🌳

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3.75 km

Schindelbruch Nature Resort

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Wellness for body and soul

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3.86 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

1.72 km

107 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

1.05 km

975 m

410 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

7°C

1°C

83 %

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View of Josephskreuz – Street of Songs loop from Großer Auerberg

View of Josephskreuz

Folk Song Rest

Josephskreuz on the Great Auerberg

Bergstüb'l Josephskreuz (Josephskreuz Mountain Inn)

Auerberg Trailhead Parking

Street of Songs

Hotel Schindelbruch

Schindelbruch Nature Resort

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