The Stapenberg lies on the northern edge of the Harz within the Harz/Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park.

To the north the country descends into the northern Harz Foreland.

In 1470 the hill came into the ownership of a local knight, Hans Knauth.

A steeply climbing footpath runs over the hill from the direction of Benzingerode towards the Hermannsweg and Wernigerode Castle or towards Elbingerode (Harz).

33 in the network of walking trails called the Harzer Wandernadel.