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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

Brocken Summit – VP4 Trans Harz at kilometer 55 loop from Schierke

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

Brocken Summit – VP4 Trans Harz at kilometer 55 loop from Schierke

Hard

5.0

(5)

51

runners

Brocken Summit – VP4 Trans Harz at kilometer 55 loop from Schierke

02:29

22.1km

550m

Running

Hard run. 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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.87 km

Dreieckiger Pfahl Shelter (HWN 168)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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2

7.75 km

The Goetheweg from Torfhaus zum Brocken is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. He is named after the famous German poet and thinker Johann …

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3

11.7 km

Brocken Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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4

15.6 km

Many hiking trails meet here, including the road to the Brocken.
Shelter, stamp office and a cast-iron signpost make this place a highlight.

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5

21.6 km

B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

8.64 km

733 m

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

8.64 km

1.09 km

363 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

31°C

17°C

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Comments

December 31, 2023,Jahresabschluss🏃🏻‍♂️
This morning the parking lot was already very full and there were a lot of people out and about. The Harz offered good conditions and I was even able to briefly observe deer.🦌👍🏻

I wish you once again a pleasant turn of the year, lots of health, satisfaction and peace of mind. Be diligent and keep moving, just don't forget …

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