Rail Trail – Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

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Rail Trail – Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

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Rail Trail – Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

00:57

15.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.67 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

1.91 km

Rieder Train Station

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Since 2004, no trains have run here and the former railway line has been converted into a cycle path.

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4.62 km

Collegiate church of St. Cyriakus (Harzer Wandernadel)

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Beautiful old church! The more than 1000-year-old collegiate church of St. Cyriakus is considered one of the most important Ottonian buildings and is one of the oldest churches in Northern …

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7.54 km

Ballenstedt Castle Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Trains would be better though
Bikes work too. Bike path would have to be extended to Frose.

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13.0 km

Ballenstedt West station

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A Dutch couple is renovating the former Westbahnhof, the street name is Am Schlossbahnhof, because the land has a view of Ballenstedt Castle.

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14.2 km

Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path

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This beautiful bike path is very new. Sometimes it is quite steep down the gravel slope next to the bike path. Watch out!

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15.2 km

View of Roseburg Castle

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From time to time you can catch a romantic view of the Roseburg on the newly opened bike path from Rieder to Ballenstedt.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.63 km

857 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.19 km

1.33 km

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 20 October

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Rail Trail – Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path loop from Gegensteine-Schierberg

Rail Trail

Rieder Train Station

Collegiate church of St. Cyriakus (Harzer Wandernadel)

Ballenstedt Castle Rail Trail

Ballenstedt West station

Ballenstedt–Gernrode Cycle Path

View of Roseburg Castle

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