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Selkefall (South Bank) – Selkefall Waterfall loop from Alexisbad

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Selkefall (South Bank) – Selkefall Waterfall loop from Alexisbad

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Selkefall (South Bank) – Selkefall Waterfall loop from Alexisbad

01:16

4.50km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Oberes Selketal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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114 m

Drahtzug Parking

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Here you will find a rest area, information boards and signposts

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236 m

Wire train station and level crossing

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The Selketalbahn is the origin of the Harz narrow-gauge railways. The Gernrode – Mägdesprung route was opened on August 7, 1887.

Source: hsb-wr.de/Fahrplan-Tarife/Streckennetz/Selketalbahn

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292 m

Drahtzug station

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Very cute, because you rarely see such a small train station ;)

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555 m

Selketalbahn Railway Line

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Nice depot for a locomotive motif

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573 m

Drahtzug Station – Harz Narrow Gauge Railway Photo Spot

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It's always nice to see the old steam locomotives.

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1.05 km

Selkefall (South Bank)

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The way to the waterfall is quite an experience, and then this beautiful waterfall 🤗. With its many seats, the Selkefall is a special highlight in the beautiful Selke Valley.

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Selkefall Waterfall

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The Selke waterfall was created with the construction of the Carls Teich between 1828 and 1830.

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4.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

961 m

502 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

11°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Selkefall (South Bank) – Selkefall Waterfall loop from Alexisbad

Drahtzug Parking

Wire train station and level crossing

Drahtzug station

Selketalbahn Railway Line

Drahtzug Station – Harz Narrow Gauge Railway Photo Spot

Selkefall (South Bank)

Selkefall Waterfall

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