Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Braunlage

Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Braunlage

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Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Braunlage

03:59

54.7km

1,280m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 31.7 km for 478 m

Open: • 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.63 km

Viewpoint

8.97 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

Here on Goetheweg you drive right next to the rails and thus have the opportunity to observe and photograph the great, old HSB locomotives up close.

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9.30 km

View of the Brocken

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice viewpoint on the Brocken

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10.0 km

Neuer Goetheweg

Highlight • Trail

Brocken must be! Is simply the "highlight" of the Harz Mountains!

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11.8 km

Brocken Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The HSB (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) have parked a (red) tank car with extinguishing water on the Brocken for possible accidents. The wagon stands on a trolley, in winter it goes into …

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12.0 km

Brocken Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Harz above the tree line. Certainly not the most exciting climb on a mountain bike, but still a must, simply because it's there. ;-)

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14.0 km

The view of the Eckertalsperre is great and when then the downhill down to the Rangerhütte Scharfenstein with up to 20 percent gradient follows - perfect! But beware: hikers and dangerous cross grooves are to be considered!

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15.2 km

Hermann Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here there is a magnificent view over the northern part of the Harz. Soon comes the Bismarckklippe, which is also recommended.

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32.1 km

Wernigerode Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

On the south side of the market square is the pretty town hall of Wernigerode. Around 1420, Count Heinrich built the town hall as a playhouse with a wine cellar. …

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