Trail Weekend
Germany - Harz
MTB Trail weekend Harz
The Harz (about 4.5 hours drive from the middle of the Netherlands) is the northernmost low mountain range of Germany. The highest mountain is the Brocken with 1142 meters, which is part of the Harz National Park. In and around the Harz National Park it is good to stay for mountain bikers who are looking for challenging trails, beautiful views and endless kilometers of trails. Trails around the Devil's Wall and the Bode Valley, the "Grand Canyon" of Germany, you certainly won't miss.
The base for this Trail Weekend is Quedlinburg, a town on the UNESCO heritage list.
We will experience two different days around Quedlinburg, each with its own character.
MTB Trail Weekend Harz is two days of adventure with our guides. Challenging trails alternated with magnificent views you will enjoy the versatility that the Harz has to offer.
Level: Advanced, you are already experienced on the mountainbike. Dutch courses are no problem for you and you can bridge about 30-50km with 900hm every day.
This trip is also suitable for E-MTB.
Day program
Program overview
Friday
Iedereen reist op de eigen gelegenheid naar de Harz af en vanaf 16:00 kan er worden ingecheckt in het hotel. Voor wie op de vrijdag al tijd heeft om de eerste trails te rijden delen wij routes van verschillende niveau. Deze kunnen zowel gepeild als op GPX gereden worden. In de avond, als iedereen gearriveerd en geïnstalleerd is starten we het weekend in de lokale brouwerij (Lüdde) waar de gidsen voor het weekend de een eerste briefing zullen geven. Na de briefing kan hier ook gegeten worden (eigen kosten).
Saturday
After a good breakfast we go on the routes around the Quedlinburg today. Just like all the other routes that we ride with the guides this weekend, these are natural routes. The guides (we ride with two guides) adjust the route to the level of the group, there are enough technically challenging lines (but also the necessary chicken runs).
We will have lunch in an authentic German forest café.
Today we visit the Devil's Wall which we reach via a challenging root passage. Around the hard stone Devil's Wall there is a lot of sandstone to be found; perfectly flowy worn by water and wind.
Today you can expect to cover 40-60km with between 950-1200 metres of elevation gain.
Upon returning to the hotel, a communal dinner is planned (own expense) where the day's adventures can be discussed.
Sunday
Today we drive straight into the Harz National Park with steep climbs, deep valleys and fairytale forests.
We ride natural trails "built" by local riders who know what mountain biking is. A hidden "ridge" ride in the forest, the rollercoaster with ever higher berms. We also ride through the steepest gorge in Germany where Bikepark Bodetal (Downhill park with lift) can also be found. However, we stay on the challenging natural trails.
Expect about 35 km and 1100 meters of altitude of mountain biking fun.
We will be back at the start around 3:00 PM and you will go home with an adventure richer!
Details
This is included in the trip:
- 2 nights based on 2 people per room
- 2 x extensive breakfast
- 2 days with local guides on the most beautiful natural trails
- Free WiFi, bicycle shed and washing facilities
Not included:
- Drinks
- Meals other than “included”
- Gebruik 1-persoonskamer (op basis van beschikbaarheid + €100 euro)
- Je weekend verlengen met een extra nacht (op basis van beschikbaarheid + €100 pp)
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
- Rental of E-MTB possible (extra costs 100 euros for two days Sat and Sun)
Bring your own:
- Mountain bike, clothing, protection and other cycling outfit
- Food and drinks for on the go
- spare parts
- Tools, maintenance and cleaning products
Important information:
Attendees
The minimum number of participants to make this trip go ahead is 4 people. A maximum of 10 people can participate but we aim for 8 people per weekend.
Travel and accommodation
You travel independently to National Park Harz. Accommodation is Quedlinburg, (UNESCO world heritage).
Price and (down) payment
After registering for this trip, you will receive additional information and an invoice for payment of the travel sum within a few working days. The stated price is based on registration of two people sharing a room and excludes 25 euros administration costs per booking. The deposit (30% of the total travel sum) must be paid within 14 days after the invoice date. The remainder must be received by us no later than 49 days before departure.
Guarantee
This offer is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions of this warranty scheme on the STO Garant website (www.sto-garant.nl/downloads).
The combination of travel services that we offer with the trip is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel Directive (EU) 2015/2302. This means that as a traveller you can claim all EU rights that apply to package travel.
To comply with the legally required guarantee, TS MTB Adventure uses STO Garant for all package holidays. STO Garant is a recognized warranty scheme. It is a third-party payment arrangement that guarantees your payment until after your booking has ended. As a traveler, you do not pay the booking amount to TS MTB Adventure, but to the third-party account of the Stichting Derdengelden Certo Escrow, a payment service provider registered with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This Third Party Funds Foundation processes all payments for STO Garant.
The day after your booking ends, your booking amount will be released from the escrow account to TS MTB Adventure. If TS MTB Adventure ends up in bankruptcy or suspension of payments before the end of your booking, your booking amount will be released to Stichting Take Over (STO). Depending on the situation, STO will then ensure that you receive your booking amount back, can continue your booking or travel to the end point of your booking.
With this, TS MTB Adventure has secured insolvency protection from STO Garant. If services are not provided due to insolvency of TS MTB Adventure, travelers can contact STO Garant, located at Torenallee 20, 5617 BC Eindhoven, the Netherlands, via [email protected] or +31 (0)85 13 02 943.
Payment procedure
You will receive an email from STO Garant ([email protected]) with information about making the payment for your booking. For all bookings, the full booking amount must be paid to the escrow account before the start of the booking.
Travel insurance
Good travel insurance is very important for a mountain bike trip. Not every travel insurance covers high-risk sports such as mountain biking or activities in mountainous terrain. When participating in this trip, it is mandatory to take out travel insurance that covers mountaineering risks. Check carefully whether your travel insurance covers this!
€445/pp
Experience: Jouw fundamentele MTB-vaardigheden zijn goed op orde. Voor de beste reiservaring beheers je de MTB Flow en Obstakel Technieken – meer info.
Condition: Goede basisconditie is vereist.
Mountain bike: Veerweg: 110 t/m 170mm – hardtail of full-suspension, dropper-post (aan te raden).
Gratis Clinic: Vooraf aan de reis volg je bij ons gratis een MTB clinic, zodat je altijd goed voorbereid op reis gaat!
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