Oker Waterfalls Cycle Path

The path leads through the approx. 200 hectare large NSG Okertal south of Vienenburg and includes essential parts of the Okersteinfeld. It extends in the Harz foreland south of the locality of Vienenburg. The former flood and bed load deposit area of the Oker is characterized by ongoing mining activity, operating facilities and a large number of differently sized and differently structured mining waters. The course of the Oker is mostly channel-like. Only the southern stretch of the river still shows the dynamic and branched course of a typical Harz foreland river with side channels and troughs, gravel and gravel banks and near-natural bank areas.

Many artificial waterfalls can be seen along the dam between Oker and gravel ponds. Each about 1.5 to 2 meters high. From time to time you can take a look at the gravel ponds through the bank vegetation.

A dirt road leads along the north side of the Oker with a good view of the Oker, its waterfalls and on the other side to the ponds and fishing ponds.