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Path Along the Ilse – Ilse Falls loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

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Path Along the Ilse – Ilse Falls loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

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Path Along the Ilse – Ilse Falls loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

03:55

48.7km

1,130m

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: June 14, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.25 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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11.1 km

View of the River Ilse

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nice photo stop

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11.6 km

Ilse Bridge

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A fantastic path along the Ilse River. However, you'll want to have your muscles at operating temperature before attempting the climb!

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11.7 km

Path Along the Ilse

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Very nice up & down!

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13.8 km

Ilse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The water overcomes slopes in the valley that it created

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23.0 km

Brockenhaus

Highlight • Monument

If you are already high you have to explore everything

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32.7 km

Viewpoint

33.1 km

View of the Harz Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

A highlight in the heart of the Harz Mountains entitled "View of the Harz Mountains" - is that really necessary?

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41.8 km

Thumkuhlental

Forest

47.6 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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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

14.0 km

9.37 km

5.98 km

848 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

15.7 km

4.65 km

3.53 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2023,Darlingerode-Brocken-Ilsetal

The ascent to the Brocken is really demanding, even with an e-bike. Respect to everyone who can do it without an engine! The view from the top is great, always worth it 😀. The Ilsetal also offers beautiful sights and views, recommended 👍

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June 22, 2022,Brocken 🏔

Today's destination Brocken (Harz). Ilsetal (amazing) up and back over the Tonmühlenkopf.

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May 24, 2022,Schierke-Brocken-Wernigerode

A special kind of challenge on our way to Magdeburg: the Brocken. With luggage on the bike. Only with a biological drive for ascension.
Just under an hour for the 9.9 km from Schierke to the summit... horizontal rain fell on the way, the temperature dropped to 6 degrees, the wind swept over the area. Warmed up a bit at …

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September 8, 2025,Brocken 2.0 oder mein erstes Mal 🚴‍♀️🏋‍♂️⚡️

I'm out with a new acquaintance today, let's call him "Strong Heinrich." I'm also putting on my summit T-shirt 😁
Strong Heinrich 🏋‍♂️ is borrowed because the lady 💃⚡️ wants to rest today. She doesn't feel like climbing the Brocken ⛰️ again; it's too strenuous for her. Well, with Strong Heinrich then. He'll have to offer me a bit of …

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Path Along the Ilse – Ilse Falls loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

Ilsenburg Abbey and Castle

View of the River Ilse

Ilse Bridge

Path Along the Ilse

Ilse Falls

Brockenhaus

View of the Harz Mountains

Wernigerode Old Town

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