Generated, Harz-inspired scene: three gravel cyclists riding early in the morning along a gravel track across an open plateau dotted with rowan trees; illustrative image

More gravel. Less standing still.

Long rides on forest and gravel tracks in the Upper Harz. Followed by a coffee on your own terrace.

Generated, Harz-inspired scene: two gravel cyclists riding along the embankment of a pond at sunrise, with mist lying over the water; illustrative image

Ponds, ditches, gravel.

The ponds and ditches of the Upper Harz Water Management System have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. The GB1 gravel cycle route takes you round the ponds.

Ponds and ditches of the Upper Harz Water Management System: a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.

Upper Harz Water Management System (opens an external website)

Gravel routes nearby.

Dedicated gravel routes start in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Goslar. Many of the easy and moderately difficult mountain bike routes in the Volksbank Arena Harz are also suitable.

GB1
Rund um die Oberharzer Teiche (opens an external website)

Via the Bocksberg and the Liebesbankweg to Hahnenklee, and via Bockswiese.
- 28.5 km
- 438 m ascent
- moderate
Start at the Outdoorcenter Harz, Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Passes through Hahnenklee and Bockswiese
Route on Google Maps (opens an external website)
GB 3
Wasser und Felsen (opens an external website)

Around the Grane reservoir, past a quarry.
- 27 km
- 401 m ascent
- easy
Start at the Steinberg, Goslar
Route on Google Maps (opens an external website)
GB2
An den alten Bergbaugräben (opens an external website)

Via Altenau, the Oker dam and Schulenberg.
- 53 km
- 795 m ascent
- moderate
Start at the Outdoorcenter Harz, Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Route on Google Maps (opens an external website)
GB 6
Gravel im Okertal und Nationalpark Harz (opens an external website)

A long loop through the Oker valley and into the Harz National Park.
- 60 km
- 1,068 m ascent
- difficult
Start in Goslar
Route on Google Maps (opens an external website)

Distance, elevation gain and difficulty level according to harzinfo.de.

Google Maps guides you via the tour’s waypoints. The exact route is shown on the tour page.

Gravel in the Volksbank Arena Harz (opens an external website)

After the ride.

Bikes against the wall.
Each chalet has a bicycle parking space right next to the house.
Our chalets
Coffee on the terrace.
Put your feet up. Your very own sauna awaits you later.
Sauna & bathroom

Good to know.

All questions and answers

Generated, Harz-inspired scene: two gravel cyclists are planning their next stage at a forest crossroads using a hiking map; illustrative image

All questions and answers

Where can we hire gravel bikes?

At Outdoorcenter Harz in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, which is also the starting point for Tour GB1. On request, the provider will deliver to the chalet for a fee. Closed on Mondays.

Are there any guided gravel tours?

Yes. Since 2025, guided tours led by local guides have been available in Goslar and the Upper Harz. The provider lists dates and prices (opens an external website).

What other routes are suitable?

According to Volksbank Arena Harz, these are primarily its easy and moderately difficult mountain bike routes. For very long days, there is the Devils Trail (opens an external website), which covers 184 kilometres.

Where do we park our bikes?

Each chalet has a bicycle parking space right next to the house.

What are the rules in the forest?

Only ride on paths and tracks, leave no trace and show consideration for walkers (opens an external website). In the Harz National Park (opens an external website), you must stay on the designated paths.