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Eckertalsperre dam – Molkenhaus (HWN 169) loop from Bad Harzburg

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Eckertalsperre dam – Molkenhaus (HWN 169) loop from Bad Harzburg

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Eckertalsperre dam – Molkenhaus (HWN 169) loop from Bad Harzburg

01:41

21.3km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: May 21, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

Waypoints

Start point

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5.28 km

Kaiserweg Trail

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The Kaiserweg has a great surface and is great for cycling! There are always great vantage points and you can really enjoy the tour

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5.58 km

View of Eckertalsperre and Brocken

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Here you have a great view of the dam and the Brocken.

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6.24 km

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain

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You have to have a little patience.

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6.29 km

At the secluded Eckertalsperre is usually not much going on, because the next parking lot is far away. Previously, the German-German border ran through the middle of the dam. A landmark on the dam still reminds of it today.

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7.31 km

Luisenbank — View of the Eckertalsperre and the Brocken

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Just a great view!

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7.38 km

View of Brocken and Ecker Dam

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7.64 km

Luisenbank Shelter

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This path is great for cyclists. Great surface, great to drive! Here you come from the Luisenbank to the whey house.

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9.01 km

Molkenhaus (HWN 169)

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Very nice forest restaurant 🌳 where you can rest and rest during the hike!

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

3.86 km

1.99 km

990 m

406 m

376 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

5.85 km

918 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Eckertalsperre dam – Molkenhaus (HWN 169) loop from Bad Harzburg

Kaiserweg Trail

View of Eckertalsperre and Brocken

Eckertalsperre Drinking Water Fountain