--- title: "Cycling and hiking experience Südharzbahn" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/poi/cycling-and-hiking-experience-suedharzbahn" description: "The new cycling and hiking trail runs along the route of the former Südharzer railroad.Completed in 1899, the Südharzeisenbahn ran along the route from Walkenried to Braunlage. The railroad, originally created for the transport of raw materials, had to overcome particularly high altitudes. In 1962, the Südharzeisenbahn was shut down.Today, the former route is a very special experience for hikers and cyclists.Thanks to the structural masterpiece of our ancestors, the 273 meters of altitude from Walkenried to Braunlage can be cycled (almost) without effort. And almost by itself, of course, the bike goes in the opposite direction.You can also discover the following sights along the bike and hiking trail:    Local history and FIS ski museum, Braunlage    National park youth forest home Brunnenbachsmühle, Braunlage    Restaurant \"Historischer Bahnhof Stöberhai\", Wieda    Glass and hut museum, Wieda    Cistercian Museum Walkenried Abbey, WalkenriedEnjoy with the whole family the beautiful Harz landscape and the cycling and hiking experience Südharzeisenbahn." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Cycling and hiking experience Südharzbahn ========================================= - Trail - Historical site Enjoyable biking and hiking where steam locomotives used to run! The new cycling and hiking trail runs along the route of the former Südharzer railroad. Completed in 1899, the Südharzeisenbahn ran along the route from Walkenried to Braunlage. The railroad, originally created for the transport of raw materials, had to overcome particularly high altitudes. In 1962, the Südharzeisenbahn was shut down. Today, the former route is a very special experience for hikers and cyclists. Thanks to the structural masterpiece of our ancestors, the 273 meters of altitude from Walkenried to Braunlage can be cycled (almost) without effort. And almost by itself, of course, the bike goes in the opposite direction. You can also discover the following sights along the bike and hiking trail: Local history and FIS ski museum, Braunlage National park youth forest home Brunnenbachsmühle, Braunlage Restaurant "Historischer Bahnhof Stöberhai", Wieda Glass and hut museum, Wieda Cistercian Museum Walkenried Abbey, Walkenried Enjoy with the whole family the beautiful Harz landscape and the cycling and hiking experience Südharzeisenbahn. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for familys - for Children of all Ages Contact person Braunlage Tourismus Marketing GmbH**Company** Elbingeröder 17 38700 Braunlage Author Braunlage Tourismus Marketing GmbHElbingeröder Str. 17 38700 Braunlage Organization Braunlage Tourismus Marketing GmbH License (master data) Braunlage Tourismus Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other theatre - City walking tour - Christmas market - Place of interest - Historical site - Historical site - Tours 2.42 km - Cross-country 15.26 km - Walking / hiking 6.50 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Braunlage Tourismus Marketing GmbH** Elbingeröder Straße 17 38700 Braunlage