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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

03:53

11.7km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

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1.35 km

Eckerlochstieg Trailhead

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Pure nature, even if the dying trees are setting the tone at the moment.
Sturdy shoes are mandatory.

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1.39 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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4.42 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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5.83 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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7.47 km

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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Unique and challenging path ...

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8.46 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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To Schierke there are several points that allow a good photo of the Brockenbahn. I recommend the hut at the old bobsleigh track or the rail Teufelsstieg junction just before the Eckerloch (HWN 11).

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8.49 km

Wooden Boardwalk Over Schwarze Schluftwasser

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Good that something like this is done

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9.93 km

Edelmannshai

Forest

11.5 km

Along the Kalte Bode

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The Kalte Bode is the left, 17 km long source river of the Bode in the High Harz in Saxony-Anhalt.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.26 km

1.44 km

1.40 km

331 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.22 km

2.79 km

633 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 13 August

30°C

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Comments

October 18, 2023,20231018 Brocken - Schierke

The Brockenbahn was already very full from Wernigerode. Later more were added that had to stand. There were also (too) many passengers on the platform.

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April 27, 2026,Schierke, durch das Eckerloch zum Brocken

By bus from Braunlage to Schierke and then we start, on this already quite demanding path, over the Eckerloch to the Brocken. Unfortunately, the sun has hidden a bit, but the wind has died down! Back the same way after a break....🥾🥾

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May 30, 2026,Von der Rodelbahn Schierke auf den Brocken

The parking lot at the toboggan run costs €12 for a day ticket. Further ahead there is one for €5, but you have to be there early. The space is limited. If you don't want to walk back, you can take the Pony Express carriage as an alternative to the train. At €20 per person, it's also cheaper.

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October 26, 2022,Nach Brockengipfel (Höchster Punkt Sachsen-Anhalt)

Attention, many people are out and about with sneakers 😂 and when you're finally up there you need a thick wallet alone 1 € to get into the high security of the toilet.

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July 13, 2023,Eckerlochstieg – Eingang Teufelsstieg Runde von Schierke

75% of the way leads over stones and boulders. Those who are not good on foot should choose a different route to the Brocken. But the way is a lot of fun. Small rivulets come out of the ground every now and then, so it might get slippery when it's cold.
We parked in a hiking car park, which is …

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June 30, 2022,Brocken Tour von Schierke

It looks pretty desolate in the Harz, as you can see.

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April 29, 2025,Übers Eckerloch HWN 11 zum Brocken HWN 9 und 2 Sonderstempel

It's a somewhat more challenging route! Sturdy footwear is definitely recommended.

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March 19, 2024,Klimmen en klauteren naar de hoogste top in de Harz: De Brocken 🏔️

If you like challenging hiking trails, you should definitely remember this route to the highest peak in the Harz! From the parking lot in Schierke it is all about climbing and scrambling to the 500m higher summit. It is not without reason that this route is marked as 'easy to travel' ;)

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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

Eckerlochstieg Trailhead

Eckerlochstieg Trail

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

Brocken Summit

Eckerlochstieg Trail

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

Wooden Boardwalk Over Schwarze Schluftwasser

Along the Kalte Bode

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