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Wernigerode Old Town – Path Along the Ilse loop from Elendstal

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Wernigerode Old Town – Path Along the Ilse loop from Elendstal

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Wernigerode Old Town – Path Along the Ilse loop from Elendstal

03:57

53.2km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: March 16, 2026

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

16.9 km

7.90 km

3.95 km

543 m

426 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

15.8 km

4.61 km

2.62 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.60 km

Kiefbruch

Forest

8.87 km

View of the dam at Oderteich

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice resting place even with a bench.

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9.64 km

Rest area with a view of the Zillierbach Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

With an information board about the construction of the dam

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17.7 km

Westerntor Tower, Wernigerode

Highlight • Monument

The western gate tower was built around 1250 as a city gate, was formerly part of the city wall and, at 41 meters, is the largest of the surviving fortified towers.

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18.1 km

Wernigerode Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

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

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26.6 km

Ilsenburg Abbey and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilsenburg Abbey was founded around 1018 and was once one of the most influential Benedictine monasteries in the Harz region.

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29.1 km

Path Along the Ilse

Highlight • Trail

Very nice up & down!

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31.1 km

Ilse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The water overcomes slopes in the valley that it created

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40.5 km

Brocken Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Harz above the tree line. Certainly not the most exciting climb on a mountain bike, but still a must, simply because it's there. ;-)

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53.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Weather

Saturday 6 June

16°C

9°C

31 %

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Wernigerode Old Town – Path Along the Ilse loop from Elendstal

View of the dam at Oderteich

Rest area with a view of the Zillierbach Reservoir

Westerntor Tower, Wernigerode

Wernigerode Old Town

Ilsenburg Abbey and Castle

Path Along the Ilse

Ilse Falls

Brocken Summit

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