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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

Through the Eckerloch to the Brocken

Intermediate

4.8

(4317)

15,262

hikers

Through the Eckerloch to the Brocken

04:06

12.7km

500m

The path from Schierke through the Eckerloch up to the Brocken is one of the most traditional and popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. It runs through forest areas …

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Last updated: July 18, 2024

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Bus stop

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798 m

The themed island behind the Schierke National Park House provides information on bark beetle protection along the national park border. Further information at waldwildnis-harz.de

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1.19 km

Very beautiful hiking trail, but also very difficult to hike. Nature lovers will get their money's worth. Good physical condition and sure footing are essential.

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5.69 km

A journey through the magic and diversity of the mountain: A visit to Northern Germany's highest mountain is not complete without a stop at the architecturally striking Brockenhaus National Park …

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6.24 km

The Brocken Garden is in hibernation until mid-May!

In the botanical garden on the Brocken summit, around 1500 species of high mountain plants from all over the world grow.

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10.3 km

The stone is about 50 m next to the Brockenstrasse and easy to miss.

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12.7 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

2.92 km

2.28 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

3.67 km

2.62 km

579 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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June 26, 2022

The path from Schierke through the Eckerloch up to the Brocken is one of the most traditional and popular hiking trails in the Harz Mountains. It runs through forest areas of the Harz National Park with collapsed spruces and lots of new tree growth. Arriving at the summit of the Brocken, it is worth

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Walked the route today. With a small "detour" to stop at stamp point 22 "Gelber Brink" on the way back. A very nice tour!

The #notrash campaign can be well supported in this way. Simply pick up a rubbish bag and grab at the Schierke National Park House and return the collected rubbish to the box at the

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