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Neuer Goetheweg – Brocken Summit loop from Hohegeiß

Neuer Goetheweg – Brocken Summit loop from Hohegeiß

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4.3

(6)

33

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Neuer Goetheweg – Brocken Summit loop from Hohegeiß

03:18

49.2km

1,010m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43.9 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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13.9 km

NSG Wurmberg

Nature Reserve

2

19.0 km

Grenzweg (Plattenstraße) in Harz National Park

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On the old patrol plates it goes along the former border. But beware: up to 16% slope bite on the thighs 🦵

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19.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

20.0 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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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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5

20.3 km

View of the Brocken

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Very nice viewpoint on the Brocken

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6

21.0 km

Neuer Goetheweg

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

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7

22.8 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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23.0 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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9

26.1 km

Brockenstraße

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

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35.9 km

Elendstal

Nature Reserve

11

36.6 km

Elendstal Nature Reserve – Footbridge and Stream

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Wonderfully shady route through the forest. And you rediscover a lot.

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49.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

18.2 km

6.28 km

1.45 km

997 m

208 m

164 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

11.6 km

8.61 km

1.29 km

355 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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