Nature Reserve Guide
Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg is a nature reserve spanning approximately 205 hectares in the Harz foreland south of Vienenburg. The area is characterized by the dynamic flow of the Oker River, featuring natural side channels, flood meadows, and gravel banks. Distinctive "Abbaugewässer" (mining waters or extraction ponds) and diverse habitats, including reed beds and wooded transitional areas, contribute to its ecological value. This landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, mountaineering, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
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Routes
4.5
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Average rating
20272
People visited

4.7
(2273)
6,744
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(803)
2,254
hikers
8.33km
02:25
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
(192)
628
hikers
7.82km
02:19
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.4
(265)
891
hikers
8.27km
02:34
200m
200m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.7
(66)
228
riders
25.6km
01:32
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.1
(22)
122
riders
38.8km
03:02
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
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28
riders
56.6km
03:48
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
(16)
73
riders
43.2km
03:06
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.8
(11)
28
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(11)
29
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(1)
12
hikers
29.3km
08:59
970m
970m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

1.0
(1)
1
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.6
(13)
128
runners
6.91km
00:44
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

12
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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10
runners
7.33km
00:47
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
runners
8.58km
00:54
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.1
(11)
40
riders
23.3km
01:43
140m
140m
Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(3)
27
riders
16.5km
01:01
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.9
(19)
44
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(2)
29
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.8
(31)
56
riders
29.2km
02:20
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
(16)
37
riders
43.6km
02:48
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(10)
43
riders
45.2km
03:15
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

5.0
(4)
21
riders
60.5km
04:40
1,140m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(3)
20
riders
32.7km
01:33
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
74.6km
03:25
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountaineering, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The reserve features more than 100 routes for these sports. More than 11,000 visitors have explored the area.
Popular hiking routes include the "Mausefalle Rock Formation – Eagle Cliff loop from NSG Tönneckenkopf - Röseckenbach" (8.7 miles [14.1 km]) and the "Wöltingerode Abbey Estate – Lisa von Harly Giant Sequoia loop from Vienenburg" (5.7 miles [9.3 km]). For more options, refer to the Hiking in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide.
Yes, there are easy hiking routes available. For specific recommendations, consult the Easy hikes in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide. These trails are generally less demanding in terms of distance and elevation.
Mountain biking routes include the "Harlyturm (observation tower) – Vienenburger Lake loop from Vienenburg" (16.0 miles [25.7 km]) and the "Oker Riverbank – Vienenburger Lake loop from Vienenburg" (27.1 miles [43.7 km]). More trails can be found in the MTB Trails in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide.
The reserve features the dynamic Oker River with its side channels and gravel banks, as well as distinctive "Abbaugewässer" (mining waters) that serve as bird habitats. Notable attractions include the Wöltingerode Abbey Estate and the Lisa von Harly Giant Sequoia. The area is also known for its waterfalls and lakes.
Touring cyclists can explore routes such as the "Former Inner German Border – Border monument loop from Vienenburg" (10.3 miles [16.5 km]) and the "Wöltingerode Abbey Estate – Weddingen farm shop vending machine loop from Vienenburg" (10.6 miles [17.0 km]). Additional cycling options are detailed in the Cycling in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide.
Jogging routes include the "Vienenburger Lake – Vienenburger Lake loop from Vienenburg" (4.3 miles [7.0 km]) and the "Weir on the Oker in the Oker Valley – Wöltingerode Abbey Estate loop from NSG Okertal südlich Vienenburg" (6.3 miles [10.2 km]). The Running Trails in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide provides more information.
Routes in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on more than 3,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among visitors who have explored the area.
Official information regarding the Naturschutzgebiet "Okertal südlich Vienenburg" is available on the Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN) website. The official website is nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/43586.html.
Yes, komoot offers a guide specifically for attractions. The Attractions in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide highlights points of interest within the nature reserve.
Mountaineering routes include the "Großer Treppenstein – Kästeklippe loop from Waldhaus" (6.6 miles [10.6 km]) and the "Kästeklippe – Hexenküche Rock Formation loop from Oker" (8.9 miles [14.4 km]). These routes are generally considered difficult and require good fitness and sure-footedness. More details are in the Mountain Hikes in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide.
Yes, road cycling routes are available, such as the "Wöltingerode Monastery – Innerstetalsperre loop from Vienenburg" (44.6 miles [71.9 km]) and the "Wolfshagen–Lautenthal Road – Wöltingerode Monastery loop from Vienenburg" (46.4 miles [74.6 km]). The Road Cycling Routes in Nsg Okertal Südlich Vienenburg guide provides further options.

