Vienenburger Lake is an artificial gravel pit lake located in the Goslar district of Vienenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Situated in the northern Harz foreland, this region offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, combining waterside recreation with woodland exploration. The area features the lake itself, surrounded by paths and meadows, and the nearby Harly ridge, a densely wooded hill range providing varied terrain. These natural features make Vienenburger Lake suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel…
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25.7km
02:00
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.4km
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Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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06:10
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Vienenburger Lake offers diverse outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region provides paths around the lake and routes extending into the Harly ridge and surrounding river valleys. More than 295,000 visitors have explored the area.
Yes, hiking trails are available around Vienenburger Lake and in the nearby Harly ridge. Options range from easy walks around the lake to more challenging routes with panoramic views from the Harly Tower. Detailed routes can be found in guides like Hiking around Vienenburger Lake.
Easy walks are available around Vienenburger Lake, suitable for families. These paths often feature benches and run along the lake and across the Oker river. For specific options, consult the Easy hikes around Vienenburger Lake and Family-friendly hikes around Vienenburger Lake guides.
Information regarding dog-friendly trails is available for the Vienenburger Lake region. Many paths around the lake and in the Harly ridge are suitable for walks with dogs. Refer to the Dog-friendly hikes around Vienenburger Lake guide for specific routes.
Vienenburger Lake offers routes for touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Paths run along the lake, through river valleys, and into the broader Harz region. Explore options with guides such as Cycling around Vienenburger Lake and Gravel biking around Vienenburger Lake.
While Vienenburger Lake itself has general cycling paths, the broader Goslar district and Harz Mountains offer extensive mountain biking trails. The Harz region features the Volksbank Arena Harz with more than 70 signposted routes. Specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Vienenburger Lake guide.
The most prominent natural feature is the Harly ridge, a densely wooded hill range north of the lake, offering geological insights and panoramic views from the Harly Tower. The Vienenburger Kiesteiche (gravel ponds) south of Vienenburg are also a protected nature preserve area.
Vienenburger Lake is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 295,000 visitors having explored the area. The routes available have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 stars from over 70,000 ratings.
Yes, Vienenburg is home to Germany's oldest preserved railway station, which houses a railway museum. The nearby Wöltingerode Monastery, with its distillery, also offers cultural and historical experiences. The town's proximity to Goslar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides access to impressive historical architecture.
Some hiking trails around Vienenburger Lake are accessible via public transport. Specific routes starting from bus stations are detailed in the Hikes from bus stations around Vienenburger Lake guide.
For tourism information regarding Vienenburger Lake and the surrounding region, contact the Tourist Information Goslar. Their website is www.goslar.de and they can be reached by phone at +49 5321 78060.

