The invention relates to 11beta-halogen steroids with general formula (I), whereby R<;SUP>;11 <;/SUP>;is halogen, X-Y-Z represents a group with one of the two structures CH-C-C or CH<;SUB>;2<;/SUB>;-C-C and the other radicals have the meaning that is indicated in the claims, also the production and use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain 11beta-halogen steroids.