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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trail – Brocken Summit loop from Schierke

03:53

11.7km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

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1.35 km

Eckerlochstieg Trailhead

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Pure nature, even if the dying trees are setting the tone at the moment.
Sturdy shoes are mandatory.

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2

1.39 km

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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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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3

4.42 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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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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4

5.83 km

Brocken Summit

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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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5

7.47 km

Eckerlochstieg Trail

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Unique and challenging path ...

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6

8.46 km

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

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To Schierke there are several points that allow a good photo of the Brockenbahn. I recommend the hut at the old bobsleigh track or the rail Teufelsstieg junction just before the Eckerloch (HWN 11).

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7

8.49 km

Wooden Boardwalk Over Schwarze Schluftwasser

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Good that something like this is done

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9.93 km

Edelmannshai

Forest

9

11.5 km

Along the Kalte Bode

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The Kalte Bode is the left, 17 km long source river of the Bode in the High Harz in Saxony-Anhalt.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.26 km

1.44 km

1.40 km

331 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.22 km

2.79 km

633 m

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