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View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bergstadt Altenau

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View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bergstadt Altenau

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4.7

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View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bergstadt Altenau

02:28

30.8km

700m

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: March 8, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.92 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.40 km

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Stream in Harz National Park

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12.7 km

Former Border Post and Patrol Path

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The border post and the patrol path still remind us of the former inner-German border.

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13.3 km

Colorful Benches at Goethebahnhof

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It's great when the train starts moving🚂

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13.5 km

View of the Harz Mountains

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A highlight in the heart of the Harz Mountains entitled "View of the Harz Mountains" - is that really necessary?

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13.9 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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Here on Goetheweg you drive right next to the rails and thus have the opportunity to observe and photograph the great, old HSB locomotives up close.

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14.2 km

View of the Brocken

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Very nice viewpoint on the Brocken

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14.9 km

Neuer Goetheweg

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Brocken must be! Is simply the "highlight" of the Harz Mountains!

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16.5 km

View of Torfhaus

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Great view. One of my favorite places on the way to the Brocken!

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30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.3 km

2.57 km

2.15 km

836 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

10.2 km

4.27 km

767 m

331 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

24°C

9°C

0 %

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View of the Brocken – Neuer Goetheweg loop from Bergstadt Altenau

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Stream in Harz National Park

Former Border Post and Patrol Path

Colorful Benches at Goethebahnhof

View of the Harz Mountains

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

View of the Brocken

Neuer Goetheweg

View of Torfhaus

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