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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

View of the Eckertalsperre – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

View of the Eckertalsperre – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

Hard

22

runners

View of the Eckertalsperre – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

02:35

20.9km

790m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

499 m

VP4 Trans Harz at kilometer 55

Highlight • Trail

2.17 km

Edelmannshai

Forest

3

5.75 km

Gelber Brink – Harzer Wandernadel stamp checkpoint 022

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many hiking trails meet here, including the road to the Brocken.
Shelter, stamp office and a cast-iron signpost make this place a highlight.

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4

9.44 km

Stempelsbuche Shelter (Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point 8)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located at a hiking junction quite unspectacular.
A shelter to pause available.

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5

10.9 km

Hermann Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here there is a magnificent view over the northern part of the Harz. Soon comes the Bismarckklippe, which is also recommended.

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6

12.1 km

View of the Eckertalsperre

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

12.6 km

Little Brocken (1,000 m)

Highlight • Summit

8

14.0 km

Brocken Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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9

14.3 km

Brocken Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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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B

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.14 km

3.34 km

389 m

315 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

6.20 km

3.00 km

1.62 km

365 m

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Monday 12 October

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3°C

28 %

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