The Harz is always worth a trip! Anyone thinking of hiking here is certainly not wrong. But this wonderful cultural landscape is just as beautiful to cycle through. Experience the different facets of northern Germany's highest mountain range and its surroundings - the famous Brocken, the mystical witch scenes, historic towns, Romanesque buildings, traces of the mining era and again and again wide views of the country.
Arrive on your own. The colorful city in Harz invites you to take a leisurely stroll through the streets lined with half-timbered houses. A highlight is the market square with the historic town hall. The short ascent to Wernigerode Castle is rewarded with a beautiful view of the city.
Overnight place: Wernigerode
The first stage is all about the spiritual past and present. First, you start with a small detour via the climatic health resort of Ilsenburg, which, with its medieval monastery complex and the Drübeck monastery gardens in front of it, can be considered the gateway to the Romanesque Road. Now heading east again, it goes pleasantly downhill through fields and meadows to Halberstadt. A visit to the cathedral and the Martini Church is definitely worthwhile.
Overnight place: Halberstadt
From cathedral city to cathedral city is the motto today. Follow the Bode brook to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlingburg. Enjoy the atmosphere of the cozy old town and the all-round view from the Schlossberg. The collegiate church located up here houses the famous Quedlinburg cathedral treasure and the graves of the first German king, Heinrich I and his wife.
Overnight place: Quedlinburg
Even today, the Bode accompanies you part of the way. The witches have left their mark near Thale in the Bodetal. Discover the Hexentanzplatz with witch house during a breather in the cable car. At the Rappbodetalsperre you have the opportunity to walk over the longest suspension bridge in the world (2017m), which opened in 483. Cycle a little uphill, past the Michaelstein monastery with its historic collection of musical instruments to Blankenburg. At the end of the stage you will reach Wernigerode again.
Overnight place: Wernigerode
With the Brockenbahn (journey incl. and without bike) you go up to 1.141 meters today. From the highest mountain in northern Germany, also known to witches as "Blocksberg", you can see the national park Harz. From the summit you can hike comfortably downhill to Schierke or 3 Annen-Hohne back to Wernigerode.
Overnight place: Like the day before in Wernigerode
Today the bike takes you to Goslar, the imperial city. The imposing buildings from a wide variety of eras have earned the old town the UNSECO World Heritage title. Also part of the world heritage are today's Rammelsberg visitor mine, which procured valuable ores for the rulers of bygone times, as well as the Oberharzhe water management from the 16th century with a pond and ditch system for generating energy through hydropower that is unique in the world. After these extensive and diverse experiences, the train takes you back to Wernigerode (on your own).
Overnight place: Like the day before in Wernigerode
Your eventful cycle tour in the Eastharz is now over. Departure on your own or with an extension.
Overnight place: Wernigerode (departure)
| Price in € per person * | |
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| Double room including breakfast | 599,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast | 819,00 € |
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| Double room including breakfast | 689,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast | 909,00 € |
| Price in € per person * | |
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| Double room including breakfast | 599,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast | 819,00 € |
When 5 people or more are traveling together. A group discount will be given in the following periods.
Further information and the discount scale can be found under
Offers > Group discounts
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Culture, nature and pure experiences
Every Monday from April 29th to September 30rd, 2024
| Price in € per person * 2023 |
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| Double room including breakfast | €549 | €619 |
| Single room including breakfast | €749 | €819 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Hotel examples - hotel may vary - all rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category 1/2 = comfort/premium (mixed category) This is a mixture of pensions and middle-class hotels, as well as first-class hotels with mostly 3*** and 4**** level (according to DEHOGA) or comparable. You can expect a rich breakfast buffet, comfortable rooms and a cozy ambience. | |
Wernigerode | |
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| Old Wernigerode courtyard | HKK Hotel Wernigerode |
Halberstadt | |
| Hotel Abtshof | Park Hotel Unter den Linden |
Quedlinburg | |
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| Hotel garni Maria Aurora | Hotel Theophano |
NOT INCLUDED: Cultural tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
