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Eckertalsperre dam – View of the Brocken loop from Stapelburg

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Eckertalsperre dam – View of the Brocken loop from Stapelburg

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85

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Eckertalsperre dam – View of the Brocken loop from Stapelburg

02:19

30.5km

510m

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: May 21, 2026

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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 30.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.45 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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2

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

3.63 km

Jungborn Harz Picnic Area

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Great spot in the Eckertal valley

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4

9.31 km

Käsewieter Bridge over the Ecker

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This is the “Käsewieter Bridge”!

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5

9.68 km

Ecker Stream in Harz National Park

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You can drive long distances here.

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6

12.5 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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7

12.6 km

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain

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You have to have a little patience.

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8

17.0 km

View of the Brocken

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Of course, the weather has to play along so that the Brockenspitze can be seen.

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B

30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

6.86 km

5.09 km

808 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

8.11 km

3.79 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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