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Görsbach

Welcome to Görsbach, a charming district of Nordhausen in the heart of Germany. As a destination, Görsbach is worth a visit due to its geographical location and special features.

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Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
Tour de Südharz Kyffhäuser 2020
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 224.4 km
Duration 16:21 h
Ascent 1,251 m
Descent 1,261 m

Once crisscrossing through the region, the first Tour de Südharz Kyffhäuser 2020 took place. Here you can experience the route yourself once more.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 16 m

A well-marked and varied circular hiking route with scenic and cultural-historical highlights leads around the Helmestausee.

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Mansfeld-Südharz Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 79 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 750 m
Descent 750 m

Tough climbs, winding descents, a bit of cobblestones and the largest iron double cross in the world. All this combines this route. 

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
BUGA 2021 by road bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 150.9 km
Duration 10:25 h
Ascent 601 m
Descent 507 m

To discover the external sites of BUGA 2021 in the South Harz Kyffhäuser, you have the opportunity to do so by road bike in three stages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
BUGA 2021 by bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 130.5 km
Duration 9:05 h
Ascent 680 m
Descent 605 m

To discover the external locations of BUGA 2021 in Südharz Kyffhäuser, you have the opportunity to do this by bike in three stages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 113.4 km
Duration 8:07 h
Ascent 949 m
Descent 922 m

This ReformaTour leads from Nordhausen to Mühlhausen.

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 100.7 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 563 m
Descent 563 m

Flatland enthusiasts feel just as at home on this route as those who prefer some hills. And quite often, the Kyffhäuser is in sight.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Long Distance Cycling · Braunschweiger Land
Harz Foreland Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 451 km
Duration 64:00 h
Ascent 3,174 m
Descent 3,122 m

Schladen – Hessen – Halberstadt – Quedlinburg – Meisdorf – Wippra – Sangerhausen – Tilleda – Nordhausen – Bad Sachsa – Fuhrbach – Duderstadt – ...

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.8 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 68 m

The route takes you from the 1000-year-old city of Nordhausen into the Golden Aue and back again.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Harz
Blue Bean Tour (Blogger)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 99 km
Duration 7:10 h
Ascent 893 m
Descent 884 m

On the Harz Circular Trail, the Kyffhäuser Bike Trail, and the Unstrut-Werra Bike Trail through the Southern Harz and Kyffhäuser regions.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
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Görsbach is located at the foot of the Harz Mountains and thus offers both nature and city experiences. The town of Nordhausen is only a few kilometres away and attracts visitors with historical sights such as the cathedral or the medieval town wall.

In Görsbach itself there are several tourist attractions to discover. Particularly impressive is the 12th-century church of St. Petri, which is an important example of Romanesque architecture.

Cultural highlights are not neglected either: the Museum Tabakspeicher shows the history of the tobacco industry in Nordhausen and the Kunsthaus Meyenburg exhibits works by contemporary artists.

For culinary delights, traditional dishes such as Thuringian dumplings or grilled grilled bratwurst are available. A special tip, however, are the regional beer specialities, which you can get to know during a brewery tour.

The best outdoor activities can vary depending on the season: In summer, hiking through the Harz Mountains or a trip with the narrow-gauge railway to the Brocken - the highest mountain in Lower Saxony - are great options. In winter, on the other hand, the Braunlage ski area beckons with numerous slopes for beginners and advanced skiers.

And what do you do in Görsbach when it rains? An alternative is offered by the numerous museums and galleries in the area or a visit to the Salztal Paradies adventure pool.

The most beautiful thing to do in Görsbach is to stroll through the picturesque alleys and let yourself be enchanted by the charm of the place. The annual festivals such as the town festival or the Christmas market are also a special highlight.

Overall, Görsbach offers something suitable for every traveller with its variety of sights, culinary specialities and outdoor activities. This travel guide invites you to discover this charming region of Germany!

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  • April 08, 2020
    Karsten Demuth
    April 07, 2020
    Lässt sich gut laufen, GPS Koordinaten passen soweit. Es gibt ausreichend Rastplätze. Was nicht so schön ist. Mann läuft ein langes Stück über die Landstrasse, was dann nicht so angenehm ist. Fazit: Für Leute die km machen möchten.
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    Written April 08, 2020
  • August 21, 2019
    Peter Werner 
    August 21, 2019
    Sehr schöne Strecke, nur unzureichend ausgeschildert.
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    Written August 21, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    Around the Helmestausee

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