Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Elendstal

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Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Elendstal

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Brocken Summit – View of the Eckertalsperre loop from Elendstal

02:55

30.9km

890m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 48 m for 476 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.28 km

Glashüttenweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

Actually good to drive in both directions.

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7.68 km

Brockenstraße

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The view of Brocken and Wurmberg is impressive 🍃😊🍂🌞

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10.7 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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12.0 km

Viewpoint

12.7 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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13.9 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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18.1 km

Molkenhausstern (Harzer Wandernadel stamp 23)

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This is where stamping point 23 of the Harz hiking pin is located

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25.7 km

Trudenstein (HWN 17)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Trudenstein is still below the Hohnekamm and is included in the system of the Harzer hiking nobility with the number 17. Even if not so high; the view is still great and a bit of climbing is also necessary.

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30.2 km

Schierke Station – Brocken Railway

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This is a perfect place for a short stop in the train station restaurant. This place can also serve as a great start or finish!

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30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

6.81 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

3.76 km

2.86 km

2.69 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

19°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

July 22, 2024,Brocken-Runde von Schierke

Today we were out and about on the Brocken and after a good lunch in Schierke we started towards the summit. Although we were already familiar with the view, the many tree spawns always shock us. The descent behind the Brocken on the old military slabs was very adventurous.

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May 31, 2025,Trudenstein – Brocken Runde von Drei Annen Hohne

First Brocken tour with the XT brake. I'm very satisfied. It was always controllable, and that's quite a challenge.

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June 20, 2025,Von Drei Annen Hohne zum Brocken ⛰️🚲 und zurück über die Alte Panzerstraße bis zur Rangerstation ☕️

Today, in beautiful weather ☀️ and a pleasant high of 20 degrees Celsius, we rode our EMTBs from the public car park in Drei Annen Hohne (day ticket €7) to the summit of the Brocken ⛰️. It was a good opportunity to take things a bit easier and take a (more) photo or two 📷. The Brockenbahn 🚂 was just …

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