Best mountain biking trails in Osterode am Harz

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Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Osterode am Harz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Hexenhimmel-Runde (OS3)
5.0 (2)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
#2 - OS2 - Great Freedom Harz
4.0 (1)·Hard·38.5 km·Est. 11–12 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The OS2 circular route leads from the south-western edge of the Harz Mountains to the Clausthal plateau. You pass many ponds and ditches, which are now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Oberharzer Wasserregal". A long climb on a gravelled road to Buntenbock is probably the biggest challenge on this route. However, there are also plenty of single trail sections and downhill stretches. Highlights of the tour: - Varied...
#3 - Harzrunde von Osterode
4.0 (1)·Strenuous·115.7 km·Est. 24 hr+
This extensive circular tour begins and ends in the historic town of Osterode am Harz. It leads through the Harz National Park, past dense spruce forests and large reservoirs such as the Sösetalsperre. The route follows well-maintained forest paths and side roads with considerable cumulative metres in altitude. Historically, Osterode served as an important supply centre for the regional mining industry, which is still reflected in the townscape today. The journey requires a high level of...
#4 - Lichtenstein Castle ruins and Lichtenstein cave
2.2 (2)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Around the castle ruins of Lichtenstein
#5 - Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau
Hard·54.4 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
Challenging circular hike or mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 54-kilometre loop, which leads from Osterode to the Harz National Park, can be completed on foot or by mountain bike. If you are travelling on foot, you can spend the night in Altenau or Kamschlacken and hike the tour in several daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Osterode am Harz - Side trip to Altenau - Sösetalsperre dam - Großer Mittelberg - Großer Breitenberg

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Osterode am Harz?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Osterode am Harz is Harzrunde von Osterode. This trail is estimated to be 115.7 km long.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Osterode am Harz?

Osterode am Harz: With an ascent of 4,132 m, Harzrunde von Osterode has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Osterode - Kamschlacken - Bergstadt Altenau with 2,474 m of elevation gain.