Ellrich is a region situated at the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, nestled within the Southern Harz Nature Park. The landscape of Ellrich is defined by its distinctive gypsum karst geology and extensive forests, creating diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The Zorge river also flows through the area, with paths winding through its meadow landscapes. This environment supports several sports, including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Ellrich offers more than…
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4.7
(412)
1,236
hikers
8.33km
02:32
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
(26)
69
hikers
3.81km
01:01
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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36
hikers
10.4km
02:52
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
16
hikers
27.8km
07:30
360m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.3
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7
riders
28.9km
02:44
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
15.1km
01:25
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(14)
39
riders
37.8km
02:26
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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35
riders
15.8km
01:10
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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71
riders
36.9km
02:18
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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73
riders
17.4km
01:25
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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67
riders
15.7km
01:06
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(19)
63
riders
41.1km
02:33
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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29
riders
50.2km
02:22
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

25
riders
61.7km
03:00
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
77.4km
03:35
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
(6)
33
riders
49.2km
03:18
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
41.5km
02:29
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
61.4km
04:04
880m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
35.0km
02:13
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
15.4km
01:38
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
11.8km
01:15
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
runners
6.08km
00:39
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
7
runners
5.83km
00:37
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
2
hikers
7.77km
02:38
280m
280m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3
hikers
9.36km
02:57
340m
340m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
11.1km
03:41
410m
410m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

1
hikers
12.5km
03:37
250m
250m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Ellrich, located at the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, offers a diverse landscape for various outdoor activities. The region supports hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and mountaineering. There are more than 500 routes available for exploration.
Ellrich features 514 routes on komoot, with more than 66,000 visitors having shared their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars. The routes cover various sports, including 283 for hiking and 100 for touring cycling.
Popular hiking options include the 'Circular hike on the Green Belt near Ellrich' (5.2 miles [8.33 km], moderate) and the 'Circular trail to the Kelle' (2.4 miles [3.81 km], easy). The 'Ellrich church hiking trail' is a longer option at 17.3 miles [27.8 km]. More information is available in the Hiking around Ellrich guide.
Yes, Ellrich offers easy and family-friendly hiking options. The 'Circular trail to the Kelle' is an easy route at 2.4 miles [3.81 km]. Specific guides like Easy hikes around Ellrich and Family-friendly hikes around Ellrich provide detailed information.
Ellrich is known for its unique gypsum karst landscape and dense forests. Notable features include the Red Shot viewpoint, Hohnstein Castle Ruins, and the Poppenberg Tower, which offers extensive views. The Kelle Cave is another natural highlight, and paths wind along the Zorge River.
Ellrich provides a variety of cycling routes, including options for touring, mountain biking, and road cycling. The region features 135 cycling routes on platforms like Bikemap. Cyclists can find more information in guides such as Cycling around Ellrich and Traffic-free bike rides around Ellrich.
Yes, Ellrich offers mountain biking trails within its diverse terrain of forests and gypsum karst. The region has 75 routes specifically for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Ellrich guide provides detailed information on routes.
Information regarding specific permits for hiking in Ellrich is not mentioned in available regional data. Generally, access to public trails in Germany does not require permits.
Komoot offers a specific guide titled Hikes from bus stations around Ellrich. This resource provides information on routes accessible via public transportation, aiding in planning trips without a personal vehicle.
Komoot offers several guides for Ellrich, including Hiking around Ellrich, Cycling around Ellrich, and MTB Trails around Ellrich. There are also guides for family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, road cycling, running, and gravel biking.
The official website for Ellrich is www.stadtellrich.de. For direct inquiries, the local administration can be reached by phone at +4936332250.
Ellrich's highlight categories include 'cafe,' indicating options for refreshments. While specific accommodation details are not provided in the regional data, visitors can find local establishments for dining and lodging within the town.

