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Zillierbach Reservoir – View of the Zillierbach Reservoir loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

Zillierbach Reservoir – View of the Zillierbach Reservoir loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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5.0

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Zillierbach Reservoir – View of the Zillierbach Reservoir loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

03:40

57.4km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.59 km

Großer Silberteich

Lake

15.3 km

Stollensystem Büchenberg bei Elbingerode

Nature Reserve

16.8 km

HWN 036 - Peterstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

How it has changed here, still a worthwhile destination.

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17.1 km

Zillierbach Reservoir

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Fantastic view over the reservoir and the dam. Very nice picnic area with stamp point.

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17.9 km

View of the dam at the Zillierbach reservoir

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A nice resting place even with a bench.

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18.0 km

View of the Zillierbach Reservoir

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From there there is a nice view of the dam! So the way from the lock to the shore is worth it.

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31.6 km

Plessenburg Inn (HWN 7)

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Fantastic hike through the Ilsetal in the footsteps of Heinrich Heine. The food at the Waldgasthof Plessenburg was delicious and filling (plessenburg.de/). In a small but fine hut, we were …

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31.7 km

Plessenburg Trail

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Short but crisp down

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40.9 km

Wernigerode Old Town

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Super beautiful little town and despite tourism it has remained quirky. I always enjoy coming here - even in winter.

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42.1 km

Wernigerode Old Town

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Beautiful historic old town with a large number of half-timbered houses that have been lovingly restored. The many small shops and stores invite you to linger and shop.

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57.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

10.2 km

5.33 km

1.30 km

160 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

9.47 km

3.64 km

3.38 km

2.29 km

186 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 27 July

25°C

11°C

0 %

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Zillierbach Reservoir – View of the Zillierbach Reservoir loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

HWN 036 - Peterstein

Zillierbach Reservoir

View of the dam at the Zillierbach reservoir

View of the Zillierbach Reservoir

Plessenburg Inn (HWN 7)

Plessenburg Trail

Wernigerode Old Town

Wernigerode Old Town

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