{"id":3908,"date":"2022-01-03T17:23:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T17:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=3908"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:43:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:43:29","slug":"cycling-in-nationalpark-harz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/duitsland\/fietsen-in-nationalpark-harz","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy: cycling in the Harz National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycling in Germany is popular. In our eastern neighbours, you will find many different places where you can go cycling. Not only just across the border in, for example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/de-eifel-mooi-klimmen-net-over-de-grens\/\">Eifel<\/a> or in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/teutoburgerwald-duits-maar-lekker-dichtbij\/\">Teutoburg Forest<\/a>. Deeper into Germany, you will also find wonderful cycling destinations such as Saxon Switzerland or the Black Forest. One place to add to this list is the Harz National Park on the border of the states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. A few hours' drive from the Dutch border, you will find a <strong>beautiful<\/strong> <strong>mid-mountain<\/strong> where you can have days of cycling fun. Not only the <strong>road cyclists<\/strong> can do well here, but also with the <strong>gravelbike<\/strong> this is pure enjoyment. The Harz itself stretches over a stretch of land and also picks up a piece in Thuringia. The national park is only a smaller part of it. Cycling in <strong>Nationalpark Harz<\/strong> is fantastic. We have searched for you the most beautiful spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3917\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling Destination - Hard - Cycling - cycling\" class=\"wp-image-3917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/marina-reich-HFOUC_H-3G0-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"26596\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-68.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-cycling-destination wp-block-embed-cycling-destination\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pXeGmheflb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/germany\/saxony-anhalt\/vier-dagen-gravel-in-de-harz-dit-wil-jij-ook\/\">Four days of gravel cycling in the Harz: you'll want this too<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cFour days of gravel in the Harz Mountains: you&#039;ll want this too\u201d \u2014 Cycling Destination\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/verhalen\/duitsland\/saksen-anhalt\/vier-dagen-gravel-in-de-harz-dit-wil-jij-ook\/embed#?secret=cSTT7qdyrg#?secret=pXeGmheflb\" data-secret=\"pXeGmheflb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basecamp Harz - where to stay overnight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe a good base camp, a starting point for your cycling trip, is very important. You can search for the right location to start your cycling holiday in National Park Harz via various websites. If you book \u2018Bett und Bike\u2019 accommodation, you can be sure of a few things: good facilities for cyclists, you are always welcome, even for just one night (subject to availability), and you can also store your bike safely. We are in the Harz near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretheharz.com\/\">Explore the Harz<\/a> been and it was a top experience. This Dutch-run B&amp;B is located in Saxony-Anhalt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, you're then dealing with like-minded people. That's also something to be valued. From Bad Harzburg (what's in a name) you can create a number of beautiful routes. Another good alternative is Wernigerode, from where you also have better access to the reservoirs and the harbours mentioned later. <strong>Josephskreuz<\/strong>. Another tip we came across via some gravel influencers is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/cyclingdestination\/4zyqliDF5X\">Harz Eco Lodges<\/a><\/strong>. These are located in Lower Saxony and also offer good access routes to all the beautiful things in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the map of hotels in the Harz, with some of our recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"stay22-widget\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/68c14557af551e62d54e1411\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3932\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bad Harzburg - cycling in Germany\" class=\"wp-image-3932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/alin-andersen-AhlrGnOxxx0-unsplash-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bad Harzburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round Harz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a popular route, where you basically cycle around the national park. If you ride the entire 'RundKurs' you will be 350 kilometres on the road. Then you ride from Bad Harzburg all the way to the east, past Ballenstedt and Mansfeld before returning westwards along the lower Harz region. Then you pass the Sudharz, another nature park. On this route, you will also pass the 'Hexentanzplatz'. Here you can learn all the necessary facts about witchcraft and its rituals. It is a popular spot in the Harz. The 350 kilometres are perfect for a multi-day trip, with longer stops in half-timbered towns and other places of interest in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"26585\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-20.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nationalpark Harz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altitude metres in the Harz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalpark-harz.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national park Harz<\/a> is characterised by mid-mountain terrain. Not too high, but certainly challenging enough to ride nice training routes or just to get used to climbing in the mountains instead of the Dutch hills. We have another round where you make about 1,500 altimeters in about 100 kilometres. That's nice pedalling away. The highest peak in this area can be found on top of the Brocken, at 1125 metres you will have climbed quite a bit. From Elend, this climb is over 14 kilometres with just over 4% average percentage. But beware: here you will encounter sections with a maximum of 12% with a steepest kilometre of 9%. That's no mean climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23955\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_6334_page-0001.jpg 1357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26581\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-15.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Josephskreuz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more impressive but also rather special points to cycle to is the Josephskreuz, on the Saxony-Anhalt side of the National Park. This iron cross, which is very similar in construction to the Eifel Tower, sits atop a climb and offers stunning views over the park. In terms of architecture, there are bound to be two camps here: haters &amp; lovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26613\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph&#039;s Cross, Harz\" class=\"wp-image-26613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-177.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26608\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stained glass, Joseph&#039;s Cross Harz\" class=\"wp-image-26608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-171.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The Josephskreuz is really special<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region has many beautiful reservoirs. From Bad Harzburg you can cycle straight to the Mandelholztalsperre and further on you will find the Eckertalsperre and the Okertalsperre, among others. Beautiful parts of this rugged region that you should definitely visit. If only for the pictures. The most famous of all talsperren is probably the Rappbodetalsperre, in Saxony Anhalt. Incidentally, the NationalPark is also the former dividing line between the GDR and GDR, the former East and West Germany. This piece of history is important. Many people lost their lives here trying to flee the Stalinist GDR. Because nothing happened in this 'toteskilometer' for many years, there was room for unique flora and fauna to grow. A special side effect of a nasty history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"26621\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Rappbode Reservoir, Reservoir, Rappbode Lake\" class=\"wp-image-26621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sachsen_gravel_Harz-159.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rapbodetalsperre (c) Sander Kolsloot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our komoot page you will find some great routes from Bad Harzburg. If you are considering cycling in Germany and you are not yet sure where your cycling holiday should go: Harz. Additional advantage: it is not as crowded here as in other parts of the country. So hop: all together cycling in Nationalpark Harz. Well. not all at once then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/nl-nl\/tour\/2566393735\/embed?share_token=aTYkQovR1Wk9hvhBSN71P25Qfa4Dck2iV1glHmiioE7ZUMTXGf&#038;profile=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.nl\/tour\/623426696\/embed?profile=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.nl\/tour\/623422383\/embed?profile=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.nl\/tour\/623820725\/embed?profile=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fietsen in Duitsland is populair. Bij onze oosterburen vind je veel verschillende plekken waar je kunt gaan fietsen. Niet alleen net over de grens in bijvoorbeeld de Eifel of in het Teutoburgerwoud. Ook dieper in Duitsland vind je schitterende fietsbestemmingen zoals Saksisch Zwitserland of het Zwarte Woud. 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