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Official route description - Stage 19 The approximately 2,200-kilometer-long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route between Elbingerode and Hasselfelde.
On the Elbingerode plateau, the route goes through the limestone quarry into a wooded area. Along the Königshütte transfer dam towards the Rappbode reservoir, it passes the Königsburg. The route ends in Hasselfelde at the market.
Kalksteintagebau Elbingerode
Überleitungssperre Königshütte
Königsburg
Rappbodevorsperre
Wegkreuz an der VIA ROMEA
St. Antoniuskirche
From the starting point at the market in Elbingerode, we head south and cross the B 27. Following "Karl-Marx-Straße" to the right, we turn left into Torstraße. Continuing straight ahead, we leave the town and come to a limestone quarry. Following the wide gravel path, we go on a plateau towards the forest. Continuing further south, following a broad right curve and a sharp left curve, we reach the wall of the Königshütte transfer dam. We cross it and follow the path along the water.
Shortly before reaching the village of Königshütte, we can make a detour to the Königsburg. From here we can enjoy the view and take a rest. After a steep descent, the route continues southward through a valley. After overcoming a steep ascent, at a crossroads with a wide path, we continue south. At a fork, we follow the path east and reach the wall of the "Rappbode forebay dam." We cross it and follow the path south again.
After leaving the forest behind, we follow a birch alley to Hasselfelde. Shortly before the village entrance, there is a wayside cross on the left. Inside the village, the route passes the Hagenmühle, follows "Hagenstraße" towards the center. At "Breite Straße," we turn left and reach the market of Hasselfelde.
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are necessary.
The route on the VIA ROMEA GERMANICA offers a great variety. Open landscape, reservoirs, Harz forests, ... a bit of everything!
Elbingerode is accessible via B244 from the direction of Wernigerode or via B27 from the direction of Blankenburg or Braunlage.
Parking spaces are available in sufficient number.
Elbingerode can only be reached by public local bus transport. There is no train connection.
Buses of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe regularly serve Elbingerode several times daily. A timetable overview can be found on the HVB website.
Lines 257, 258, 262, 265
The central bus stop is located at the marketplace of Elbingerode, thus very close to our starting point.
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