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Ilse Falls – Brocken Summit loop from Stapelburg

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Ilse Falls – Brocken Summit loop from Stapelburg

Hard

4.6

(21)

99

riders

Ilse Falls – Brocken Summit loop from Stapelburg

03:16

40.9km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 8.55 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.94 km

View of the River Ilse

Highlight • River

nice photo stop

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2

11.6 km

Ilse Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The water overcomes slopes in the valley that it created

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3

12.1 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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4

20.7 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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5

21.0 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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27.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

27.8 km

Crucifix (HWN 3)

Highlight • Monument

The inner-German border was located at the crucifix (550 m above sea level) and was therefore not accessible. The cross had to give way to the border fence and was …

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8

31.5 km

Path Along the Ilse

Highlight • Trail

Very nice up & down!

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9

31.7 km

Ilse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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B

40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

9.03 km

8.14 km

3.68 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

12.3 km

7.54 km

4.98 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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