The great Harz foreland tour

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The great Harz foreland tour

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The great Harz foreland tour

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60.0km

420m

Cycling

On this varied 60-kilometer round trip, you will explore the northern Harz foothills. You will pass through the towns of Halberstadt and Blankenburg and will also master the odd climb.

You start in Wernigerode, which lies below the Brocken and promises an excellent start with its old half-timbered houses and…

by Reiseland Sachsen-Anhalt

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.38 km

Holtemme River bend

Highlight • River

The Holtemme is around 47 kilometres long and has its source in the Brocken area. In Wernigerode the river leaves the mountains and the wild waters become increasingly calmer.

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49.6 km

Ziegenberg Nature Reserve near Heimburg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The approximately 88 hectare Ziegenberg nature reserve near Heimburg is located directly on the cycle path.

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54.4 km

Eisengarten Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice refuge with a small meadow.

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59.5 km

Busche's Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

The oldest ice cream parlor in town. Good ice cream and always friendly staff.

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60.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

21.2 km

6.38 km

4.20 km

2.84 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

12.2 km

11.5 km

11.3 km

4.80 km

369 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

21°C

8°C

2 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 7, 2025,Die große Harzvorland-Tour

It was a nice tour, but unfortunately the paths aren't recommended. Lots of cobblestones and gravel.

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April 18, 2026,Frühlingsrunde durchs Harzvorland mit idyllischem Start an der Holtemme 🌸🚴‍♂️

The great Harz foreland tour really shows its best side in spring 🌸🚴‍♂️ The start along the Holtemme was particularly idyllic – the calm water, the fresh green and the morning atmosphere immediately made you want more.

The approximately 65 km with about 510 meters of altitude difference offer a beautiful mix of nature, small climbs and wide views. With …

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May 2, 2023,Genuss Bike Paradies | Sterntour 03 I Von Höhlenwohnungen und Hochkultur

The star tour leads from Wernigerode to Blankenburg and from there via the town of Langenstein with its cave dwellings of the same name to Halberstadt until it goes back again.

From the old town roundabout in Wernigerode, the tour follows the R1 European cycle path via the Michaelstein Monastery, which is well worth seeing, to Blankenburg, where a detour …

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October 5, 2022,Rote Mühle _ Blankenburg_ Halberstadt _ Holtemmer Weg

We were not deterred by the wind forecast (brisk, 25kWh and gusts of up to 55 km/h) and were rewarded with a golden October day in a colourful, varied landscape with a clear sky and warming sun. The Holtemmer cycle path is a pleasure except for the stretch of road from Mahndorf. Here, however, there is an alternative right through …

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May 25, 2024

On this varied 60-kilometer round trip, you will explore the northern Harz foothills. You will pass through the towns of Halberstadt and Blankenburg and will also master the odd climb.
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You start in Wernigerode, which lies below the Brocken and promises an excellent start with its old half-timbered houses

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