Junkerholz Pond – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Bad Sachsa

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Junkerholz Pond – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Bad Sachsa

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Junkerholz Pond – Ruins of Walkenried Abbey loop from Bad Sachsa

02:25

37.2km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südharz

Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

Gipskarstlandschaft Bad Sachsa und Walkenried

Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Small Pond

Highlight • Lake

3.36 km

Priorteich–Sachsenstein Cycle Path

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Beautiful landscape, only for no preparation I would not dare. The resin has it all.

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6.22 km

Cycle Path Between Walkenried and Ellrich

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This newly built cycle path runs between the towns of Ellrich and Walkenried, relatively centrally between the southern country road leading from Ellrich to Walkenried and the northern country road …

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7.85 km

Ellrich–Walkenried Cycle Path

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Prima Tour

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9.95 km

St. Spiritus Church (Capella Infirmorum) in Ellrich

Highlight • Religious Site

On the Ellrich church hiking trail you can get to know all 10 churches in the Ellrich parish. Stamp box number 9 is located right next to the church.

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12.8 km

Horse chestnut at the Untermühle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This mighty, almost majestic tree is probably several human lifetimes old.

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18.2 km

Junkerholz Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Junkerholzteich is an artificial body of water on the edge of the forest north of Werna.
There are several benches around the pond and a beautiful shelter.

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31.5 km

Ruins of Walkenried Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Every year in September, a monastery market takes place over a weekend. Here monastic products from the kitchen, garden, cellar and workshop are offered.

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