Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Bad Sachsa

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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Bad Sachsa

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Reversible oak (HWN 165) – Red shot (HWN 90) loop from Bad Sachsa

03:09

36.9km

830m

Mountain biking

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.9 km

View over the Staufenberg Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A must-see. Really beautiful, I can only recommend it. 👌🏼

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17.3 km

Viewpoint

18.2 km

Reversible oak (HWN 165)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The old turning body has fallen over in the meantime. You can still see the remains of the old spiral staircase that long ago allowed visitors to climb to the platform in the treetop.

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19.0 km

Roter Schuss

Peak

19.4 km

Red shot (HWN 90)

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At the end of the Limberg valley is the "Rote Schuss" (505 meters high), stamp point of the HWN No. 90.

The terrain slopes very steeply towards the valley side. …

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27.5 km

View of the Itelteich

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Picturesque karst lake

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27.7 km

Hexentanzplatz (Ellricher Blick) Viewpoint

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The karst hiking trail leads from Walkenried up to the Hexentanzplatz Ellricher Blick. Here you will find a very nice vantage point with a rest stop.

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28.8 km

Pontel Pond

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* beautiful small lake / pond in the forest
* Snakes are typical of the waters, so keep your eyes open when bathing

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32.2 km

Ruins of Walkenried Abbey

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Every year in September, a monastery market takes place over a weekend. Here monastic products from the kitchen, garden, cellar and workshop are offered.

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33.8 km

Affenteich

Lake

34.3 km

Priorteich Lake

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Beautiful lake

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

5.23 km

3.52 km

3.00 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

7.54 km

6.75 km

5.58 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Wendel-Eiche, HWN165 – Roter Schuss Runde von Zorge

2nd day in the Harz 🚵
From Zorge properly uphill on perfect MTB paths in the direction of Ellrich.
Following the green belt and finally back into the forest to master even more demanding paths. All this in a great landscape. Well
a long break with a visit to the Walkenried monastery ruins. Now it's time for the extensive final …

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