Mountain Biking

Quedlinburg itself is perfect for exploring on foot, but the best way to discover the beautiful surrounding countryside is by bike. We offer e-mountain bikes for rent and organize guided tours. Our e-mountain bikes—from brands like Haikbike and Raymon—are full-suspension and suitable for any type of ride in the Harz Mountains. The eastern Harz has much more to offer than just the famous towns of Quedlinburg and Wernigerode, and we’d love to show you that. Our riding area stretches from Quedlinburg and the surrounding area all the way to the Brocken.

As experienced mountain bikers, we know and love this region deeply. We, too, had to get used to the idea of e-mountain bikes at first, but now we wouldn’t want to be without them. After all, e-mountain bikes offer a fantastic advantage: everyone can decide for themselves how much assistance they want to use. This helps even out differences in fitness levels within the group, so no one gets left behind or overexerted. Would you prefer a more athletic ride? Then you can turn off the assistance completely; our e-mountain bikes ride surprisingly smoothly, even without motor assistance. Come experience it for yourself!

We offer a variety of tours, which you can view here. You can choose a guided tour or explore the Harz on your own with our rental bikes. We’d also be happy to put together a custom tour that perfectly suits your needs; feel free to contact us.

- Your Harz Adventure Team

Hiking

The Harz is a hiker’s paradise. Steep mountain slopes, vast forests, and breathtaking views make the Harz one of Germany’s most beautiful hiking regions. An extensive network of hiking trails crisscrosses the region.

There are plenty of options for every type of hiker. A highlight is the hike from Treseburg to Thale; this 11-kilometer route follows the Bode River and passes through what is known as Germany’s “Grand Canyon.” Cliffs rising up to 200 meters high flank the trail to Thale.

For experienced hikers, there are opportunities to embark on long-distance hikes. The *Harzer Hexenstieg* (Harz Witches’ Trail) is the region’s most famous and award-winning hiking trail; the route spans 100 km and runs from Osterode in the western Harz to Thale in the eastern Harz.

Feel free to ask about the various options.

We can also upload your chosen route directly to your GPS device.

Geocaching

Geocaching, also known as a GPS scavenger hunt, is a form of electronic treasure hunt. The hiding places (“geocaches” or simply “caches”) are published online with geographic coordinates and can then be located using a GPS receiver. It is also possible to search without a GPS receiver by using detailed maps.

A geocache is typically a waterproof container containing a logbook and various items for trading. Each visitor signs the logbook to record the successful find. Afterward, the geocache is hidden back in the same spot. The find is logged on the associated website and can be supplemented with photos. This allows others—and especially the person who hid the cache, or the “owner”—to follow the activity surrounding the geocache.

Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to know more or have any comments.

Our coordinates are:
N 051°42.884'
E 010°58.580'

Motorcycling

Hundreds of kilometers of winding mountain roads. Breathtaking views, followed by a return to the hotel at the end of the day, where the hospitable staff will pour you a cold beer.

More and more motorcyclists are visiting the Harz region and enjoy staying at our hotel. We offer parking in the garage for your motorcycles.

Motorcycle clubs and groups are very welcome! We can arrange a barbecue evening or a buffet to round out the day.

We’re also happy to help you plan routes for your day trips.

Fly Fishing

In the Harz Mountains, the upper reaches, the Kalte Bode, Warme Bode, Rappbode, and Hassel, converge to form the Bode River. The river flows from west to east. The Bode proper begins at the outlet of the Wendefurth reservoir and flows into the Saale near Bernburg. Within the Harz Mountains, the Bode is a fast-flowing mountain river; as a result, it provides a typical habitat for salmonids and grayling, making it an ideal spot for lure fishing and fly fishing.

When water levels are right, the Bode River, particularly in the Bode Valley between Altenbrak and Thale—offers a stretch of whitewater that is unmatched in terms of natural beauty. The water is home to beautiful rainbow trout, brown trout, and grayling. Near the cable car in Thale, this whitewater section transitions into a calmer stretch where grayling are found, extending all the way to Quedlinburg.

Fly fishing is permitted from April 1 through September 14.
Visitor permits are available at the following prices:
Weekly permit: €80.00
3-day permit: €40.00
Daily permit: €20.00