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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Wernigerode

Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Wernigerode

Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

Hard

4.3

(3)

32

riders

Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Wernigerode Elmowerk

03:24

46.4km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.11 km

Wernigerode Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Super beautiful little town and despite tourism it has remained quirky. I always enjoy coming here - even in winter.

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7.31 km

Fotopoint HSB

Viewpoint

9.08 km

Thumkuhlental

Forest

4

17.4 km

Trudenstein Rock Formation and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

To enjoy the view you have to park your bike at the bottom 😉.
Stamp point 17

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5

20.1 km

Ahrensklint Cliff and Viewpoint (HWN 13)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located at 822m you will find here another stamp office of the Harzer hiking nobility - number 13. About quite powerful metal ladders succeed even untrained the rise, which is …

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6

21.2 km

Glashüttenweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

Actually good to drive in both directions.

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7

23.6 km

Brockenstraße

Highlight • Trail

The view of Brocken and Wurmberg is impressive 🍃😊🍂🌞

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8

26.6 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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9

28.6 km

View of the Eckertalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10

29.8 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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38.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

46.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

11.5 km

8.52 km

2.32 km

160 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

10.8 km

10.5 km

3.07 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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