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

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Nationalpark Harz

Elendstal

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Train Station

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1.35 km

Elendstal

Nature Reserve

4.27 km

Kesselklippe

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Interesting cliff well suited for resting

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6.08 km

Eckerlochsteig Trail

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The steep, well-developed Eckerlochsteig is one of Schierke zum Brocken's most beautiful and traditional ascents with an almost alpine feeling.

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10.0 km

Harz Witches' Trail

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The long-distance hiking trail leads from west to east through the Harz Mountains in five stages. It goes, among other things, on the Brocken and through the spectacular Bodetal Gorge.

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10.4 km

Brocken Railway Station

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The station, also known as the Brocken station, is located just a few meters below the Brocken peak at an altitude of 1125 meters. It is the highest station in …

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10.6 km

Brocken summit and Brocken Hotel

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Exclusive place with average canteen at exclusive prices

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10.7 km

Brocken summit

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This stone is the first to be approached, the small summit victory is proudly recorded.

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13.1 km

View of Wurmberg

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Generally very nice area for hiking.

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18.4 km

Ahrensklint Viewpoint

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Beautiful vantage point and quickly reached with a short detour from the Glashüttenweg.

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19.2 km

Ahrensklinterhäu

Forest

23.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

5.51 km

5.07 km

2.11 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.19 km

4.48 km

932 m

670 m

105 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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