Source Area of the Große Bode – Brocken Railway on the Goetheweg loop from Naturschutzgebiet Oberharz

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Source Area of the Große Bode – Brocken Railway on the Goetheweg loop from Naturschutzgebiet Oberharz

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(120)

433

hikers

Source Area of the Große Bode – Brocken Railway on the Goetheweg loop from Naturschutzgebiet Oberharz

07:00

24.7km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Kühnholdsche Grube

Archaeological Site

5.52 km

Düstere Tannen

Forest

6.33 km

Source Area of the Große Bode

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A raised bog that appears to still be intact collects water that flows towards Braunlage as the Great Bode. North of Braunlage it joins the Little Bode to form the …

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7.10 km

Dreieckiger Pfahl Shelter (HWN 168)

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The "Dreieckiger Pfahl" shelter with the Harz hiking badge stamp is located near a stone border marker that used to separate the Kingdom of Hanover and the Duchy of Brunswick.

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8.50 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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9.22 km

Brocken Railway on the Goetheweg

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Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH is a railway company in the Harz region. Their routes are mainly steam-powered and are considered a national tourist attraction. The meter-gauge route network stretches over a …

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10.0 km

Neuer Goetheweg

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

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10.6 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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A ride on the Brockenbahn is a special experience. If you hike up the Brocken, you can hear her panting when she drives up or down the path.

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12.0 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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15.3 km

Scenic Goetheweg

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A very beautiful trail, highly recommended.

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21.9 km

Haken

Forest

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.99 km

2.38 km

1.33 km

266 m

139 m

134 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

4.03 km

2.79 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

January 13, 2025,❄️ Brocken - über Achtermann u. Oderteich zurück ❄️

Today I finished work "early" and set off from Oderbrück towards Brocken at 11 a.m. The weather was amazing and I was really keen on snow. So on the way down from Brocken I spontaneously decided to run back over the Achtermann and along the Oderteich. The round today was really brilliant. The weather was unique and the views were …

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December 8, 2024,Brockengipfel (94) und Achtermann

Hiking report:
The day started early today: We got up at 4 a.m. and Danny spontaneously decided to come with us. At around 5 a.m. we set off towards the Harz, accompanied by the poodles Frieda and Manni. Our goal was the Brocken, my 94th ascent, with a detour to the Achtermann on the way back.
Start:
At 6 a.m. …

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November 27, 2022,🌤️❤️5*HWN ab Oderbrück❤️🌤️

HWN217 Sonnenkappe-Oderteich
HWN12 Achtermannshöhe
HWN168 Triangular Stake
HWN136 corner jump
HWN9 Brockenhaus

Hiking day for three!
Today we went on a great tour in the Hochharz with Tobi and Steffen!
The start was at the parking lot in Oderbrück. First we went to the HWN217! So first downhill to relax! The paths were partly very slippery due to the freezing …

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September 5, 2021,Brocken, Achtermann, Wurmberg, Braunlage

3-4km are missing from the tour. I still had a break between the eight man and the bad dog. Back to Oderbrück by bus

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January 14, 2024,Brocken, Achtermann und Oderteich

I was actually supposed to go to the Hohnekamm today, but with 15-20 cm of fresh snow that was too risky for me.
Hence the classic round with Brocken, Achtermann and Oderteich.
Despite the constant snowfall and haze, the tour was strenuous but also beautiful. 🤩

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January 18, 2025,Mal wieder zum Sonnenaufgang auf den Brocken

So, the conditions were right with good weather and a 3/4 moon. It was supposed to be warmer up there than down below. Everything worked out and there weren't too many people out and about. Beautiful winter weather with a blanket of snow that was easy to walk on. Yes, and once again I started recording too late and ended …

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November 23, 2025,Wintertraum ❄️🌬️🥶🌄 aufn Brocken 22,1km

A lie-in was definitely in order. The weather forecast predicted dense clouds in the Harz Mountains from midday onwards – only the Brocken was supposed to see some sun until dusk.

So instead of a leisurely hike away from the crowds, we headed straight in.

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December 15, 2023,Auf den Spuren des Winters❄️❄️❄️

Do you know a male specimen like that, over 50 and easily forgetful in the mornings and maybe he lives in the same apartment as you🤔🤣🤭
As today's prime example, I left my cell phone warm and dry in the kitchen🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ and now unfortunately I can't delight you with beautiful winter magic 😥😪
Oderbrück car park, in the morning at …

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