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Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Schierke

Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Schierke

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4.5

(2)

9

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Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Schierke

02:08

27.6km

840m

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: June 20, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.20 km

View of the Brocken Road and Harz National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although you are not yet at the top, you have a beautiful view of the valley from here. Unfortunately, many trees are broken.

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2

8.72 km

Brockenstraße

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

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3

10.4 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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A ride on the Brockenbahn is a special experience. If you hike up the Brocken, you can hear her panting when she drives up or down the path.

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4

11.6 km

Brocken Railway Station

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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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11.8 km

Brocken Summit

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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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13.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

13.8 km

View of the Eckertalsperre

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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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15.0 km

Hermann Crag

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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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9

26.1 km

Schierke – Gateway to the Brocken

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Schierke is an idyllic place with its own charm

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27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

10.5 km

492 m

376 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

7.46 km

2.85 km

706 m

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