Oker Valley & Oker Dam
Okertal & Okertalsperre
A granite gorge south of Goslar, with Romkerhalle Falls, strangely shaped rock cliffs, and the blue Oker Reservoir, suited to driving and hiking.
The Oker Valley stretches about 10 km south from the village of Oker, with the B498 road winding alongside the river. On both sides are granite cliffs in unusual shapes, such as the 'Windmill Cliff' and 'Adam and Eve.' Romkerhalle Falls, in the valley, drops about 64 meters and is the highest waterfall in the Harz Mountains (created by artificial water diversion in the 19th century). Upstream, the broad Oker Reservoir offers boat tours and stand-up paddleboarding in summer. The valley suits a self-drive from Goslar or a half-day hike along the valley trail. It is about 30 km from Wernigerode.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zwinger Goslar
- Breites Tor
- Rammelsberg Mine
- Goslar Museum
- Goslar Cathedral Porch (Domvorhalle)
- Großes Heiliges Kreuz
- Imperial Palace of Goslar
- Goslar Town Hall & Huldigungssaal