Hammerschmiede Distillery – Nullpunkt Climb (Zorge to Braunlage) loop from Ellrich

Hammerschmiede Distillery – Nullpunkt Climb (Zorge to Braunlage) loop from Ellrich

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Hammerschmiede Distillery – Nullpunkt Climb (Zorge to Braunlage) loop from Ellrich

03:00

61.7km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.6 km for 66 m

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Start point

Train Station

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7.64 km

Hammerschmiede Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Well known in our area - high quality drinks! Even a tasting with prior registration is possible - but then your legs will be heavy.

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8.94 km

Nullpunkt Climb (Zorge to Braunlage)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The topping is now very bad. Downhill with a racing bike it's not so great, when the sun shines through the trees, you can see the holes too late.
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16.3 km

Harzhochstraße: Braunlage – Petersilienwasser

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great section of the Harz High Road.

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21.0 km

alter Friedhof

Forest

22.6 km

Cycle Path Along the B4 – Former Inner German Border

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path is OK, a few bumps in the road but no potholes etc.

The best example of German construction logic: Here is a mandatory bike path, but it …

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32.5 km

Mandelholz Dam

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The dam was built from 1952 to 1957 and consists of an earth dam with an integrated concrete control corridor. In order to protect the top of the dam from …

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33.5 km

Königshütte Waterfall (HWN 40)

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A very beautiful and mostly very calm waterfall. The rest area nearby offers you enough seats. Above the waterfall you look down on Königshütte. There is also a stamp office …

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35.3 km

Harzer Bachtäler Scenic Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Nice to drive on a good surface. Traffic volume depends on the time of day.

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44.1 km

Former Border Route in Harzer Bachtäler

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice lonely route through the forest. Unfortunately, some of the asphalt is in great need of repair. The gravel route in Hohegeiß is approx. 50-100m long.

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