Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß

Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß

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Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß

01:58

28.2km

630m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Siebertal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.59 km

View of Herzberg and Welfenschloss

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Nice view of Herzberg and the Welfenschloss.

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3.57 km

Nationalpark Harz Entrance

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As soon as one of these signs is reached, you are in the Harz National Park. But this also means that from here on, the national park's rules of conduct …

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10.5 km

Dresselplatz

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Ideal for a break before the climb to Hanskühnenburg

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12.3 km

Drinking water fountain on Marientalstraße at Kleiner Mittelberg

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The water is shown from the creek. It probably won't taste as good if it's very hot and the flow rate is sparse.

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12.9 km

Wooden well at Harz National Park

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Nice refreshment and great view into the distance

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14.5 km

Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144)

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In every season there is an opportunity to rest with hospitality. It is highly recommended here in winter during the week.

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14.6 km

Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg

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The last 600 meters to the Hanskühnenburg are very steep (15%) on a loose surface. The uphill as well as the downhill drive are a challenge.

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15.1 km

Junction to Hanskühnenburg

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Once at the top, strengthen first :)
Nice place, with hospitality.

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28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

3.65 km

957 m

516 m

397 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

7.18 km

3.73 km

1.39 km

412 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

6°C

22 %

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Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß

View of Herzberg and Welfenschloss

Nationalpark Harz Entrance

Dresselplatz

Drinking water fountain on Marientalstraße at Kleiner Mittelberg

Wooden well at Harz National Park

Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144)

Steep climb to Hanskühnenburg

Junction to Hanskühnenburg

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