View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bad Harzburg

View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bad Harzburg

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View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bad Harzburg

04:53

76.2km

1,300m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.55 km for 276 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Radauborn

Forest

15.4 km

Lynx Monument Rest Area

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In 2000, the National Park started a lynx reintroduction project.

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19.3 km

Viewpoint

19.6 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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19.9 km

View of the Brocken

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Very nice viewpoint on the Brocken

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20.7 km

Neuer Goetheweg

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

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22.4 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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22.7 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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25.7 km

Brockenstraße

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

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52.8 km

Wernigerode Old Town

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

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68.2 km

Schimmerwald

Forest

76.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

25.8 km

13.0 km

6.22 km

1.52 km

1.37 km

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

20.1 km

9.36 km

5.46 km

856 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Rauf auf den Brocken und drumherum!⛰️🔄☀️💪✌️

Today was the day. Starting from Ilsenburg, I finally climbed the Brocken in truly beautiful weather and moderate temperatures. It wasn't easy getting there, as the approach from Wernigerode is already quite challenging! From Schierke onwards, it became more pleasant, but there are still two ramps to master, and the toughest is, of course, the last one, just before the …

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