Selke-Aue is a region in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, characterized by the picturesque Selke Valley and the Selke River. The landscape features dense Hakel Forest, an EU bird protection area, alongside extensive beech forests, wildflowers, orchards, and farmlands. This diverse terrain, part of the broader Harz region, provides varied environments suitable for several outdoor sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Selke-Aue region offers more than 50 routes…
87
Routes
4.3
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Average rating
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People visited

4.6
(48)
169
hikers
5.91km
01:34
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(20)
66
hikers
4.38km
01:09
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(26)
87
hikers
4.95km
01:19
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(12)
29
hikers
6.37km
01:41
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
(18)
37
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
43.2km
01:53
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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23
riders
73.6km
03:19
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(1)
20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(8)
23
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
(10)
33
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(12)
49
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(7)
15
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(3)
21
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
9
runners
9.68km
01:03
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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6
runners
6.70km
00:43
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
6
runners
9.85km
01:02
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
16.5km
00:54
70m
70m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
19.0km
01:08
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
8
riders
25.5km
01:35
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
22.9km
01:25
160m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
40.5km
02:25
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
11.3km
00:33
30m
30m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
3
riders
50.4km
03:00
420m
420m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Selke-Aue offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 80 routes across these sports. More than 38,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
The Selke-Aue region offers a well-developed network of hiking paths, including the 75 km (47 miles) long Selketal-Stieg. This trail guides hikers through deciduous forests, meadows, and past historic sites. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Selke-Aue guide.
Yes, Selke-Aue provides paths suitable for various fitness levels, including easy routes. These trails are often accessible and suitable for a relaxed outdoor experience. The Easy hikes around Selke-Aue guide offers specific recommendations.
Selke-Aue offers family-friendly hiking options with paths suitable for all ages. These routes often feature gentle terrain and points of interest for children. Specific routes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Selke-Aue guide.
The region is well-suited for Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. Cyclists can explore idyllic river valleys, historic industrial monuments, and quaint villages. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Selke-Aue and Cycling around Selke-Aue provide detailed information.
Yes, Selke-Aue offers mountain biking trails, ranging from paved family-friendly routes to more demanding trails over elevations. These routes traverse mountains, alongside cliffs, brooks, and meadows. The MTB Trails around Selke-Aue guide lists specific options.
The region is characterized by the picturesque Selke Valley, the Selke River, and the dense Hakel Forest, a 1400-hectare nature reserve and EU bird protection area. Visitors can also see extensive beech forests, wildflowers, orchards, and historic castles, palaces, and churches. The nostalgic Selketalbahn narrow-gauge railway is a notable feature.
Public transport options are available to reach various hiking trails in Selke-Aue. Some routes are specifically designed to start from bus stations, providing convenient access. For detailed information, consult the Hikes from bus stations around Selke-Aue guide.
Selke-Aue is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 38,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, based on over 9,000 ratings. There are more than 80 routes available for various outdoor sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Selke-Aue, including those for Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Easy hikes, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
The municipality of Selke-Aue is part of the Verbandsgemeinde Vorharz. The official website is www.vorharz.net. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +49394238510.

