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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Goslar
Braunlage

Brocken Summit – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Braunlage

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Goslar
Braunlage

Brocken Summit – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Braunlage

Hard

5.0

(2)

11

hikers

Brocken Summit – Eckerlochstieg Trail loop from Braunlage

07:28

24.1km

890m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

NSG Wurmberg

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.70 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

8.95 km

Harz Narrow Gauge Railways

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Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH, based in Wernigerode, is a railway company that operates a 140 km long network of mostly steam-powered narrow gauge lines in the Harz as a railway infrastructure company and as a railway operator.

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3

9.68 km

View of Wurmberg

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Generally very nice area for hiking.

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4

11.0 km

Sunrise view from the Brocken

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It's always an experience. A little tip; if you climb the Brocken at night, you should pack warm clothes. It can get really cold, even in summer.

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11.5 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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11.7 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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11.7 km

The Brockenwirt Restaurant

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The first way in winter is always to an old analog thermometer, because there is one hanging here!

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8

13.2 km

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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Very beautiful hiking trail, but also very difficult to hike. Nature lovers will get their money's worth. Good physical condition and sure footing are essential.

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17.2 km

Schrödershai

Forest

19.9 km

Herrentisch

Forest

11

20.4 km

Wurmberg Alm & Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Station 156

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If you like it touristy is at the right place.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

4.60 km

2.56 km

1.48 km

757 m

112 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

6.27 km

5.07 km

3.02 km

1.28 km

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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