Selketal

Weekend, beautiful weather and a good feeling in the legs. The start is in Gernrode at Osterteich. Following the narrow-gauge railway path, past the Heiligen Teich to the road (L243). A good trail with 150 meters of elevation gain over about 5 km. The last kilometer (50 meters elevation) to the Sternhaus goes over a narrow path on the left side of the road. At the Sternhaus, straight across the main road, always along the "Lange Allee", over the railway tracks and the intersection to Bremer Teich up to the turnoff to Friedrichshöhe (second on the left). It goes over a good trail just below Viktorshöhe. This is also the highest point of the route. Then it goes downhill past Bergrats-Müller Teich and Gondelteich. Those who want can shorten the route here and go directly to Günterberge. There is still a bit of uphill to the road between Friedrichsbrunn and Bärenrode. On the road, it continues via Allrode to Stiege. Between them, there is again about 200 meters elevation gain. Does anyone know a rideable path through the forest? First time from Stiege to Friedrichshöhe. I’m sure I found the best path. The long descent to Güntersberge on a "forest highway" compensates though. In Güntersberge, there is also the start of a family tour. Those who want to save the climbs up to here can take the narrow-gauge train to Güntersberge. Then it is only good trails and lightly trafficked roads downhill to Meisdorf. The entry point for the Selkestieg is at the outskirts of Güntersberge towards Siptenfelde. It goes gently downhill to Strassberg. Shortly after Strassberg, you must take the road, which is only lightly trafficked. Through the spa town of Alexisbad, you continue on the road to Mägdesprung. It is possible to ride left of the Selke at the outskirts of Alexisbad, but it has more of a trail character. At Mägdesprung, turn left into what I consider the most beautiful part of the Selke valley. The first half of the roughly 15 km to Meisdorf, up to the Selkemühle, is still open to car traffic. The rest is only for hikers, bikers... and cows.