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Cycling trip in the Harz Mountains

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Whether you prefer relaxed bike rides along the rolling hills of the Harz Mountains with their gentle valleys or an exciting mountain bike tour in the peaks – our Harz region offers a wide range of options for cyclists. Besides the stunning mountain panorama, the landscape boasts extensive spruce and beech forests, wild rivers and waterfalls, idyllic moors, and crystal-clear reservoirs. Ideal for your next cycling trip in the Harz Mountains!

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Along the excellent network of cycle paths, breathtaking scenery, numerous historical sights, and a lovely selection of cafés and restaurants await you. Legendary castles, palaces, picturesque half-timbered towns, and a fascinating mining heritage are all waiting to be discovered on your cycling trip through the Harz Mountains. We'll give you tips for unforgettable cycling tours.

Our advice:

Use the Harz tour planner for cycling trips in the Harz Mountains.

  • Overview of our cycle path network

  • numerous excursion destinations in Blankenburg (Harz) and the surrounding area

  • put together your own tours

If you would like to put together your own beautiful tours depending on your fitness level and length, we also recommend the Komoot app.

Bike Paradise

Under Genuss Bike Paradies you will find further information on star tours and stages. Both the online portal and the Genuss Bike Paradies app are the ideal companions for your cycling tour in the Harz Mountains.

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Route suggestions for your cycling trips in the Harz Mountains

Small lake in the forest near Blankenburg in the Harz Mountains

Round trip around Blankenburg (Harz)

18 km – approximately 1:40 h – moderate difficulty

Starting at the Blankenburg Castle Hotel, the route leads past the fountain in the Thie, the sandstone caves, the Mönchemühlenteich pond, the Hubertus spring, the Michaelstein Monastery and over the Schlossberg hill back to the hotel.

The caves and the monastery are well worth a visit. With a small detour, a climb to the Regenstein castle ruins can even be included in the tour.

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View from the Devil's Wall at the Grandfather Rock towards Blankenburg and the castle

Round trip along the Devil's Wall to Quedlinburg

44 km – about 3,5 hours – difficult

The route takes you from our hotel along the Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall) towards Timmenrode, via Warnstedt and Thale to Quedlinburg, and back via Westerhausen and Börnecke. Along the way, you'll see the most beautiful rock formations of the famous Teufelsmauer.

We recommend a photo stop at the Hamburg coat of arms as well as a stay in Thale (Hexentanzplatz) and in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quedlinburg.

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Park of Michaelstein Monastery in Blankenburg

Mountain tour towards Elbingerode

32 km – about 3,5 hours – difficult

This challenging, hilly tour leads over the castle hill of Blankenburg, past Michaelstein Monastery, and westwards. Passing beautiful highlights such as the Volkmarskeller and the Büchenberg Mine, the route continues along meadow and forest paths to Elbingerode. 

Here in Elbingerode, a stop for refreshments is worthwhile, and the Büchenberg show mine is worth seeing. 

To the tour on Komoot…

Wernigerode Square with historic town hall

Round trip to Wernigerode

38 km – about 3,5 hours – difficult

This cycling route leads past the fish ponds, Michaelstein Monastery, the Eggerode Fountain, and the Christianental Wildlife Park directly to Wernigerode's old town. The return journey takes you via Benzingerode, offering fantastic views of the Harz Mountains, and past the Birkental valley.

A visit to the wildlife park is worthwhile at any time of year, and the old town and Wernigerode Castle are well worth seeing.

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Halberstadt Cathedral in the Harz Mountains

Round trip to Halberstadt

50 km – about 4 hours – difficult

The route begins at our castle hotel and initially leads towards Benzingerode. The path then continues past Derenburg to Halberstadt – the gateway to the Harz Mountains. The return journey leads via Harsleben and Börnecke.

Tip: In Derenburg, a stop at the Harzkristall glassworks is worthwhile, and in Halberstadt you should definitely visit the medieval cathedral and the cathedral treasury.

To the tour on Komoot…

View of Blankenburg's old town from the castle hill

Blankenburg as a stopover

We are located directly on the EuroVelo R1 cycle route.

The R1 route in Saxony-Anhalt runs from Lutherstadt Wittenberg via Dessau, Köthen, Bernburg, Staßfurt, Ballenstedt, Blankenburg and Wernigerode.

For those planning a multi-day, continuous tour, our castle hotel in the flower town of Blankenburg offers the ideal accommodation. Your bicycle is safe with us! 

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Downhill cyclists in the forest

Downhill at the Bodetal Bike Park

Driving fun over a total of 7,6 kilometers

The “Brunhildenritt”, an enduro trail that is easy in the upper part and moderately difficult in the lower part, offers varied riding fun.

Beginners can try their hand at the easy "Harzer Roller" trail or the winding "Bodopass". More daring mountain bikers will get their adrenaline fix on the fast-paced "Rosstrappendownhill".

More information about the bike park…

Bicycle handlebars in the forest

Mountain biking in the Volksbank Arena

74 MTB circular routes with a length of 2.300 km and 50.000 meters of elevation gain

The Harz Mountains are a paradise for mountain bikers. The Volksbank Arena offers a vast network of trails. Starting in Blankenburg, the EL 3 route, "Tough Forest & Meadow Tour," is an exciting tour through extensive forests and meadows, mostly on gravel and forest roads. The starting point is our hotel parking lot. This moderately difficult route covers 52,7 km and can be completed in 4,5 hours.

Information about the routes of the Volksbank Arena…

Visit the free Harz tour portal for hiking and cycling trips