Regions of Germany

Harz Mountains

Mainly recognized among Germans and Scandinavians, the Harz Mountains rise up in Lower Saxony and can be reached by a quick train ride from the southern tourist centres. Despite the fact that they do not have valleys and peaks as prominent as the Alps do, they still offer a wide variety of sporting activities throughout the year, foregoing the overpopulation of tourists that are also a part of the Alps.

The Harz Natural Park has been adapted to hikers and cyclists while at the same time preserving its natural beauty. It is a very popular area for cycling amateurs, despite them having to share some of the winding tracks with four wheel drives. It may be a good idea to study maps of the region before setting out so as to avoid this. The Harz Mountains may seem a little dull for slope skiers; however, the area is extremely popular with cross country skiers.