Stamp point 83 / Austbergturm

The Austberg stands on a ridge between Benzingerode and Wernigerode.

Built in 1250 by the Counts of Regen­stein, the Aust­berg Tow­er served as a sig­nal tow­er for the Regen­stein defense sys­tem. It was exten­sive­ly restored in 2006–2008, fit­ted with a roof and weath­er vane and opened as a view­ing tower. 

From the plat­form you have a beau­ti­ful view of Ben­zingerode, the Regen­stein, Heim­burg with the Altenburg and the Brocken.

The best start­ing point is the park­ing lot at the church in Ben­zingerode. From there, you can first climb the Stapen­berg HWN 33 via sign­post­ed hik­ing trails and then con­tin­ue the tour via the Aust­bergturm to Altenburg HWN 84.

Silhouette of trees and hills at night