Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Oberes Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Pionierklippe

Viewpoint

12.4 km

Köthener Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Definitely the most beautiful hut in the Harz! Looks like a church and after the steep ascent invites you to take a contemplative break with the best view. ;)

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13.4 km

Memorial Cross at Mägdetrappe

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A great vantage point from the Selketalstieg!
If you are in the vicinity, you should make the journey yourself.

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16.1 km

Natural Rock Tunnel with Tree Roots – Oberes Selketal

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fairytale along the river

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31.0 km

Teufelsteich

Highlight • Lake

The Teufelsteich was created at the end of the 17th century for mining purposes. The dammed waters are the Teufelsgrundbach and the Siebengrundbach. An additional outflow was the Fürst-Victor-Kunstgraben, which flows into the Silberhütter Aufschlaggraben.
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31.1 km

Teufelsteich Dam

Highlight • Monument

Here should the Wanderende stamp spot Teufelsteich stand. Unfortunately only the sign was seen. Box?

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33.9 km

Birnbaumteich

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic artificial lake in the middle of the forest, good swimming.

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35.5 km

Birnbaum Mining Trail

Highlight • Trail

Mining nature trail is a very idyllic and informative way

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36.2 km

Glasebach Mine (HWN 175)

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic tunnels, a stamp office of the Harzer hiking nobility are also available here.

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

4.05 km

3.32 km

1.15 km

600 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

12.4 km

5.12 km

4.99 km

2.01 km

213 m

Elevation

Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

-2°C

-9°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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