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Eckertalsperre dam – Kaiserweg Trail loop from Stapelburg

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Eckertalsperre dam – Kaiserweg Trail loop from Stapelburg

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Eckertalsperre dam – Kaiserweg Trail loop from Stapelburg

02:40

35.9km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 10 m

After 35.9 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.57 km

Jungborn Special Stamp Site (Harzer Wandernadel)

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Here you can find out interesting facts about the history of cure in the Harz Mountains and a special stamp for the Harzer Grenzweg.

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3.69 km

Ecker River Border and Former Inner-German Border

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Remnants of the division of Germany can still be found here

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13.1 km

Kaltes Tal

Forest

18.8 km

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain

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You have to have a little patience.

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18.9 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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19.6 km

View of Eckertalsperre and Brocken

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Here you have a great view of the dam and the Brocken.

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19.9 km

Kaiserweg Trail

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The Kaiserweg has a great surface and is great for cycling! There are always great vantage points and you can really enjoy the tour

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19.9 km

Luisenbank — View of the Eckertalsperre and the Brocken

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Just a great view!

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34.2 km

Stapelburg Border Information Point

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Here the Iron Curtain opened on 11/11/1989.

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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

11.8 km

9.58 km

1,000 m

726 m

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

17.3 km

954 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

27°C

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Eckertalsperre dam – Kaiserweg Trail loop from Stapelburg

Jungborn Special Stamp Site (Harzer Wandernadel)

Ecker River Border and Former Inner-German Border

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain

Eckertalsperre dam

View of Eckertalsperre and Brocken

Kaiserweg Trail

Luisenbank — View of the Eckertalsperre and the Brocken

Stapelburg Border Information Point

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