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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Felswerke opencast mine (HWN 39) – View of the Upper Harz loop from Stadt Elbingerode (Harz)

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Felswerke opencast mine (HWN 39) – View of the Upper Harz loop from Stadt Elbingerode (Harz)

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Felswerke opencast mine (HWN 39) – View of the Upper Harz loop from Stadt Elbingerode (Harz)

01:21

22.8km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.1 km for 66 m

Waypoints

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1.21 km

Felswerke opencast mine (HWN 39)

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The large open-cast mine is not beautiful but it is impressive to look at.

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2.75 km

View of the Open-Pit Mine in the Harz Mountains

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Mining live

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4.72 km

Königshütte Dam (Königshütte Reservoir)

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The dam was built on the Bode as an 18 m high concrete gravity dam for drinking water supply and flood protection, with a war-related interruption from 1939 to 1943 …

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5.79 km

View of the Upper Harz

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The Upper Harz with a view of the two highest elevations in the Harz Mountains - Wurmberg and Brocken

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12.3 km

The Lange Shelter

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An information board explains the importance of the old high path.

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17.2 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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18.2 km

Steinbachtal Rest Area and Stream Crossing

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A nice resting place in the Steinbachtal.

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22.8 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.6 km

5.33 km

1.33 km

623 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

3.52 km

958 m

515 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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