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1.6 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-846 ft
Descent
00:17:42
Avg time
-750 ft
Altitude change
1,081 ft
Altitude min
1,831 ft
Altitude max
1,831 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:17:42
Avg time

Eselsstieg Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trailpark Harz
    Wernigerode
  • AKA
    Elselsteig, Eselstieg Ilsenburg
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127594 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65157 in E-Biking
    • #351658 in Trail Running
    • #339690 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,618 in Mountain Biking · Germany [+]
    • #3,396 in E-Biking
    • #4,747 in Trail Running
    • #5,200 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Nice small trail from Ilsestein towards Ilsenburg.
Starts 50 m from Gasthaus Ilsestein parallel to access road. Lots of roots and smaller rocks.
Mostly high speed, but some little uphill ramps inside

Access Info

from Ilsestein

Tags
Rooty

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Eselsstieg Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:40am (Europe/Berlin)
16 hours
Wie andere auch schon schrieben, ist die erste Sektion sehr anspruchsvoll und definitiv als rot einzustufen! Insgesamt ein sehr schöner Trail,...
Sep 1, 2026 @ 12:54pm (Europe/Berlin)
Sep 1, 2026
overhang from bushes and threes, but nothing too bad.
Jul 26, 2026 @ 1:51pm (Europe/Berlin)
Jul 26, 2026
Am Anfang steil und schottrig. Zum stehen kleine Birken sehr dicht am Trail. Dann am Hang entlang bergauf/bergab mit Wurzeln,Steinen und Gebüsch....
Apr 21, 2026 @ 12:14pm (Europe/Berlin)
Apr 21, 2026
Alles zugepflanzt mit Bäumen
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:06am (Europe/Berlin)
Oct 31, 2025
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on Oct 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to eselsstieg trailhead (51.845220, 10.667580)

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      May 5, 2025 @ 9:59am
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      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      4 ★ 75%
      3 ★ 25%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      romERROR romERROR
      sehr speziell, macht super spass, aber der anfang ist alles andere blau, loser schotter und spitze kurven in nicht ganz flachem gelände. danach öfter auch kleine strecken bergauf überwurzeln und offcamber so wie exponiertes gelände. Fand es sehr lustig und abwechselnd, aber hatte was ganz anderes erwartet. lieder auch etwas stark zugewachsen dadurch war er schwiederiger als er an sich ist, man sieht teilweise nicht genau wo es lang geht.
      fafnir
      Gehört der Trail hier zu dem Trail Center keinerlei Markierung Einstieg muss man mit GPS suchen. Der erste Teil ist sehr steil und lose würde ich eher eine Tendenz zu einem roten Trail geben
      JtbcmSZ
      War nichts für mich, Wasserthal Kammweg hat mir Spaß gemacht, aber dieser überhaupt nicht, eher wohl ein wanderweg.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eselsstieg located?
      Eselsstieg is located in Trailpark Harz, Wernigerode, Germany. It is part of the Trailpark Harz trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.84522, 10.66758.
      ▼ How hard is Eselsstieg?
      Eselsstieg is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eselsstieg?
      Eselsstieg has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 846 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,081 ft to 1,831 ft.
      ▼ Is Eselsstieg a point to point trail?
      Eselsstieg is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eselsstieg?
      Eselsstieg is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eselsstieg?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eselsstieg. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Eselsstieg?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Eselsstieg are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eselsstieg?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Eselsstieg. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eselsstieg?
      Eselsstieg is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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