View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – East Shore of the Ecker Dam loop from Bad Harzburg

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View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – East Shore of the Ecker Dam loop from Bad Harzburg

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View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir) – East Shore of the Ecker Dam loop from Bad Harzburg

02:32

26.9km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.09 km for 261 m

After 21.3 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.47 km

Kaltes Tal

Forest

7.01 km

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

You have to have a little patience.

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7.22 km

Inner German border marker on the Eckertal Reservoir dam

Highlight • Monument

Boundary stone on the dam as a reminder between East and West. Here the inner-German border not only ran through the middle of the reservoir, but also directly over the dam wall.

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7.30 km

Dam wall of the Eckertalsperre (HWN 001)

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful place steeped in history! A small information board on the well-kept white dam house gives interesting information.
On the Saxony-Anhalt side, various rocky outcrops and stones invite you to take a break with a very nice view of the lake and the wall.

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7.84 km

View of the Eckertalsperre (Ecker Reservoir)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful dam below the Brocken

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8.09 km

View of the Eckertal Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Cyclists 🚴 ♂️ 🚴 ♀️ can ride up to the dam, but they cannot cross the dam. The stairs can still be overcome by bike (west side). In 2021, however, an additional barrier was installed just before the dam wall. Bicycles with luggage and e-bikes hardly stand a chance. They probably want to prevent driving on the wall. ☹

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14.3 km

Brockenhaus

Highlight • Monument

If you are already high you have to explore everything

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15.7 km

Viewpoint

19.6 km

Ecker Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Well, if that's not a great view.
The bench is just right there

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20.1 km

East Shore of the Ecker Dam

Highlight • Lake

Just get off your bike and enjoy the view.

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26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.87 km

2.21 km

1.90 km

1.83 km

720 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

7.24 km

6.82 km

4.29 km

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

5°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2024,Eckertalsperre – Brocken Runde von Bad Harzburg

It's a bit challenging on a bike. You'll reach your limits for a short time. You shouldn't underestimate the return trip from the mountain.

As there's an 11% increase in 5 km, you can only go down with a strong brake.

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