Ilsenburg is a region situated at the northern edge of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This area features a diverse landscape, including the picturesque Ilse Valley, the foothills of the Brocken mountain, and direct access to the Harz National Park. Its varied terrain of dense forests, clear rivers, and rocky outcrops provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Ilsenburg offers more than 800 routes across…
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4.8
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12,538
hikers
14.1km
04:14
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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575
hikers
7.36km
02:14
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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379
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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1,513
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.4
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213
riders
86.6km
04:08
1,200m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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20.6km
01:02
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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58
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70.6km
04:46
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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233
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28.5km
01:48
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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716
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33.0km
02:41
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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320
riders
37.3km
03:06
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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1,047
riders
33.9km
03:15
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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517
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22.6km
02:09
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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457
riders
39.6km
03:27
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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232
riders
45.0km
03:42
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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406
runners
24.9km
02:49
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
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690
runners
28.2km
03:33
910m
910m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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234
runners
22.5km
02:54
860m
860m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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173
runners
19.0km
02:12
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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77
hikers
12.7km
04:10
530m
530m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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63
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18.6km
05:57
710m
710m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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27
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16.6km
05:04
520m
520m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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8
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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18
riders
19.9km
01:12
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.5km
03:35
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25.9km
01:40
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ilsenburg offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features 888 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 396,000 visitors.
The Heinrich Heine Trail is a notable route for ascending the Brocken, offering scenic views of the Ilse Valley. Other popular options include paths along the Ilse Valley and routes within the Harz National Park. For a comprehensive list, refer to the Hiking around Ilsenburg guide.
Yes, Ilsenburg provides numerous easier hiking routes suitable for families, particularly along the Ilse Valley. The Harzer Hexenstieg also includes child-friendly sections in the area. Specific options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Ilsenburg guide.
Key natural landmarks include the picturesque Ilse Valley with its cascades and waterfalls, especially the Ilse Falls. The Ilsestein is a prominent rock formation, and the Froschfelsen (Frog Rock) is another notable granite formation. The region is also at the foot of the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains.
Ilsenburg is a popular mountain biking destination with access to the Volksbank Arena Harz network and various trails within the Harz Trail Park. The Ilse Valley serves as a starting point for paths through dense forests. Trails range from easy to hard, with options for all skill levels, as detailed in MTB Trails around Ilsenburg.
Touring cyclists can explore scenic routes through local valleys such as Ilsetal, Tänntal, Sandtal, and Suental. The region also offers road cycling routes. Guides like Cycling around Ilsenburg and Traffic-free bike rides around Ilsenburg provide more information.
The Harz National Park, which borders Ilsenburg, generally allows dogs on trails, but they must be kept on a leash. Specific regulations may apply in certain protected areas. It is advisable to check local signage or official park information for details.
Ilsenburg offers several easy hiking routes, particularly along the Ilse Valley and through less challenging sections of the Harz National Park. A dedicated resource for these trails is the Easy hikes around Ilsenburg guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Ilsenburg, including Hiking around Ilsenburg, MTB Trails around Ilsenburg, and Cycling around Ilsenburg. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, waterfall hikes, and running trails.
For more information about Ilsenburg, the official website is stadt-ilsenburg.de. The tourism office can also be reached by phone at +49 39452 84-0.
Yes, Ilsenburg offers hiking routes that are accessible from public transport stops. A specific guide, Hikes from bus stations around Ilsenburg, provides details on these options.
Ilsenburg's trails feature diverse terrain, ranging from dense spruce forests and winding paths along rivers to rocky outcrops and mountain ascents. The region includes parts of the Harz National Park, offering varied landscapes for outdoor activities.

