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Neuer Goetheweg – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Torfhaus

Neuer Goetheweg – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Torfhaus

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Neuer Goetheweg – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Torfhaus

01:54

24.3km

610m

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: March 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 261 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Stream in Harz National Park

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5.51 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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5.84 km

View of the Brocken

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Very nice viewpoint on the Brocken

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6.58 km

Neuer Goetheweg

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

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10.3 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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15.4 km

View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir)

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The Eckerstausee is fed by various tributaries and is used to supply drinking water and energy: there are two turbines below the dam. If you walk over the 60-meter-high dam …

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16.2 km

Eckertalsperre dam

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At the secluded Eckertalsperre is usually not much going on, because the next parking lot is far away. Previously, the German-German border ran through the middle of the dam. A landmark on the dam still reminds of it today.

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22.6 km

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Forest

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

1.65 km

896 m

824 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.46 km

4.33 km

1.75 km

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Neuer Goetheweg – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Torfhaus

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Stream in Harz National Park

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

View of the Brocken

Neuer Goetheweg

View of the Eckertalsperre

View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir)

Eckertalsperre dam

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