--- title: "Joseph Cross" url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/experiences/poi/joseph-cross" description: "The Joseph Cross on the Auerberg in Stolberg in the Harz, the largest iron double cross in the world, is 38 meters high and held together by about 100.000 rivets. Visitors can climb the 200 steps to be rewarded with a fantastic view across the Lower Harz. In good weather the views range from Inselsberg in the Thuringian Forest to Magdeburg, where the towers of the cathedral can be seen. Already in 1833 you could find here a lookout tower in the form of a wooden double cross, which was designed by the Berlin architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. During a bad storm in 1880 the tower got damaged and was then replaced by a steel truss structure. The new landmark was opened in 1896 and since then perched majestically above the mountains and hills of the southern Harz." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/783919/2d094c538d35327434bc98a56c67cae11289bc4ccab66fc3f4830f72db7a1b67/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > Experiences > Poi" --- Share Joseph Cross ============ - Viewing platform - Lookout tower The Joseph Cross in Stolberg in the Harz, the largest iron double cross in the world, is 38 meters high and held together by about 100.000 rivets. The Joseph Cross on the Auerberg in Stolberg in the Harz, the largest iron double cross in the world, is 38 meters high and held together by about 100.000 rivets. Visitors can climb the 200 steps to be rewarded with a fantastic view across the Lower Harz. In good weather the views range from Inselsberg in the Thuringian Forest to Magdeburg, where the towers of the cathedral can be seen. Already in 1833 you could find here a lookout tower in the form of a wooden double cross, which was designed by the Berlin architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. During a bad storm in 1880 the tower got damaged and was then replaced by a steel truss structure. The new landmark was opened in 1896 and since then perched majestically above the mountains and hills of the southern Harz. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April-October: Tue - Sun + holidays 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, closed on Mon November-March: Tue-Sun + holidays 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, closed on Mon closed in bad weather Read more Price info adult: 4,00 € children: 2,50 € Read more Directions & Parking facilities parking available Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Lookout tower - Viewing platform - Monument Contact **Information: Tourist-Information Stolberg** Großer Auerberg 06536 Südharz OT Stolberg