IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
lies a magnificent mountain landscape – the Harz Mountains.
You're sure to feel its legendary magic when you're out and about on your mountain bike! There is a huge network of circular routes here, the Volksbank Arena Harz. Come and visit – the Harz Mountains are waiting for you!
MTB ROUTES
Discover the biggest bike paradise in Northern Germany!
The Volksbank Arena Harz has 74 mountain bike routes in an area of around 2,400 square kilometres, and you can start in 31 towns. 2,300 km of routes and 50,000 metres of climbing await you - in the Harz!
NEW from 2025
Gravel bikes are on the rise!
The wild mountain landscape of the Harz is a perfect place to experience this new riding sensation!
On a gravel bike tour, you will experience challenging trails and lots of riding fun - whether on a guided tour or on your own gravel bike.
TOWNS
There are many places to start!
Between Bad Grund and Blankenburg, Goslar and Bad Sachsa, you can set off on the signposted and classified MTB routes of the Volksbank Arena Harz. You will often also find bike-related services, mountain bike-friendly hosts, racing events, bike parks and guides who will take you on tour.
ACCOMODATION
In the Harz Mountains, hosts know what mountain bikers need!
You can recognize the mountain bike-friendly hosts in many places by this sign.
They say “Mountain bikers welcome”!
BIKE SERVICES
In many places there are bike stores, guided tours and training courses, in some places even bike parks.
From April to October, you can hire mountain bikes and eBikes (pedelecs) in many places. You can also get expert breakdown assistance there at the weekend if necessary.
CHARGE BATTERY
This sign shows you where there is a socket for your charger - without any electricity costs!
You only need to take your eBike to the bars, restaurants, etc. on your tour.
INFORMATION
There are important tips and advice here for anyone who has little experience of mountain biking!
They concern your safety and your behavior in the terrain as well as the right clothing and equipment for the road.
