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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Osterwieck

Ilse Falls – Brocken Summit loop from Zilly

Hard

4.8

(9)

21

riders

Ilse Falls – Brocken Summit loop from Zilly

04:46

62.9km

1,060m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 54.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.27 km

Knickteich

Lake

2

8.33 km

Knickteich on the Ilse Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Really wonderful. Real fun.

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3

19.3 km

The Ilse rises about two kilometers south-east of the Brocken summit on the south-east slope of the Heinrichshöhe. Its source is about 960 meters above sea level. The Urwaldstieg branching …

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4

22.2 km

Ilse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

If there is enough snow, the upper and lower Ilse falls are also great for a snowshoe tour

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5

30.9 km

Brocken Weather Station

Highlight • Monument

The weather station is now also equipped with a 360 degree chamber.

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6

31.0 km

Brocken Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The HSB (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) have parked a (red) tank car with extinguishing water on the Brocken for possible accidents. The wagon stands on a trolley, in winter it goes into …

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31.3 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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8

34.3 km

Brockenstraße

Highlight • Trail

The view of Brocken and Wurmberg is impressive 🍃😊🍂🌞

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39.8 km

Ilse Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the most beautiful ways to the Brocken!

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62.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

14.0 km

9.05 km

5.91 km

5.80 km

Surfaces

21.9 km

15.0 km

14.6 km

7.58 km

3.76 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

13°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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