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Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Brocken Railway Station loop from Schierke

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Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Brocken Railway Station loop from Schierke

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Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Brocken Railway Station loop from Schierke

01:44

13.5km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.29 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

Highlight • Structure

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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2

6.23 km

Memorial for the Opening of the Brocken Border

Highlight • Monument

Even if I was only born after the fall of the Berlin Wall, I think it's great that this historic place is remembered. Easily recognizable for every visitor to the Brocken, the information board should stimulate thought!

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3

6.54 km

Brocken Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The HSB (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) have parked a (red) tank car with extinguishing water on the Brocken for possible accidents. The wagon stands on a trolley, in winter it goes into …

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4

6.80 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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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

4.44 km

2.07 km

251 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

4.32 km

1.91 km

244 m

180 m

110 m

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Monday 9 November

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Comments

December 26, 2022,Brockensprint

"Easy"... At least that was Garmin's plan, instead I just walked up the Brocken.

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