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Road Cycling Routes near Bad Harzburg

Discover the best road cycling routes near Bad Harzburg in Harz, Germany. We've curated 7 road cycling routes within riding distance of Bad Harzburg. The area offers mountainous terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.

7 routes

From Wernigerode to the Wurmberg & Brocken route map

From Wernigerode to the Wurmberg & Brocken

133.4 km • 2384 m • Hard

This loop rolls out from Wernigerode and quickly leads you into quiet forest roads and steady early climbs. A key highlight is the ascent of the Wurmberg, which adds a tougher effort with steeper gradients and great views. For some additional climbing you can also tackle the Brocken, or leave it for another day. The route then flows back through rolling terrain and smooth descents.

The Big Harz Loop route map

The Big Harz Loop

198.9 km • 2528 m • Epic

A very challenging route across the Upper Harz Mountains to the Eastern Harz Mountains offering a variaty of rolling terrain at the start an longer climbs near the end. Make sure to save some energy for the last climb.

Harzhochstraße Loop route map

Harzhochstraße Loop

50.3 km • 865 m • Moderate

Perfect warm-up or evening ride loop that takes you deep into the Harz mountains. You can easily ride this loop in either direction.

Through the Northern Harz foreland route map

Through the Northern Harz foreland

118.2 km • 760 m • Hard

This route through the northern Harz foreland has a relaxed Paris Roubaix feel, with rolling hills, short cobbled sections and frequent views of the Brocken. It looks flat at first, but still adds up to around 700 meters of climbing. You ride a mix of quiet roads, well built cycle paths and small cobbled stretches. The route links several scenic towns in the region and works well for steady riding with time to stop and enjoy the surroundings.

From the Okertalsperre to the Torfhaus route map

From the Okertalsperre to the Torfhaus

37.9 km • 689 m • Easy

This short loop is ideal for an after work ride and passes by the Okertalsperre along the way. The steady climb up to Torfhaus gives you a solid effort without taking too much time. A fast and flowing descent back down makes it a fun and rewarding ride in a compact format.

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