Wernigerode Old Town – View of the Brocken loop from Ilsenburg

Wernigerode Old Town – View of the Brocken loop from Ilsenburg

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Wernigerode Old Town – View of the Brocken loop from Ilsenburg

01:11

19.8km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.86 km

Kalkküttten in Klosterholz Rest Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nice, large rest area with a fireplace.

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8.11 km

Weser-Elbe Watershed (Harz Mountains)

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In the immediate vicinity of the former Himmelpforte monastery.

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8.16 km

Himmelpforte Monastery — Rest Area & Stamp Station

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From the monastery only a small wall is recognizable otherwise it is a nice stamp from the monastery hiking trail.

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8.21 km

Weser-Elbe Watershed Monument (Wasserscheide Weser-Elbe)

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11.5 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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14.2 km

View of the Castle

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14.5 km

View of Wernigerode Castle

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Magnificent view of the castle

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16.0 km

View of the Brocken

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Looking back at the Brocken again

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

6.75 km

3.78 km

1.38 km

327 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

4.31 km

3.09 km

2.78 km

449 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

4°C

-2°C

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Wernigerode Old Town – View of the Brocken loop from Ilsenburg

Kalkküttten in Klosterholz Rest Area

Weser-Elbe Watershed (Harz Mountains)

Himmelpforte Monastery — Rest Area & Stamp Station

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Wernigerode Old Town

View of the Castle

View of Wernigerode Castle

View of the Brocken

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