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Eckerlochstieg Trailhead – Brockenbahn Steam Railway loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trailhead – Brockenbahn Steam Railway loop from Schierke

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Eckerlochstieg Trailhead – Brockenbahn Steam Railway loop from Schierke

01:44

5.59km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

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807 m

Rocky Trail Along the Stream in Harz National Park

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A beautiful climb up the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken. It goes over hill and dale (or rather, rocks) so you almost don't notice it's going uphill 😄

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918 m

Schwarzes Schluftwasser Stream

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A must for every hiker who likes stones😀

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941 m

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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2.10 km

Schwarze Schluftwasser

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Beautiful landscape below the Brocken.
At least almost car-free, but of course tons of hikers.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brockenstra%C3%9Fe and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarze_Schluftwasser

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2.74 km

Forest remains on the Eckerlochweg

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We have learned that the death of trees due to bark beetles is a natural process; the old trunks are left lying for beetles, microorganisms, etc. to eat, and then …

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2.80 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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2.82 km

Wooden Boardwalk Over Schwarze Schluftwasser

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Good that something like this is done

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3.83 km

Harzer-Hexenstieg Boardwalk in Harz National Park

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We are traveling with a 6 and 5 year old and everything worked out ;)

Maybe not with a baby but it really depends on the kids' abilities so don't be discouraged... try

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4.27 km

Edelmannshai

Forest

5.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

1.68 km

199 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.68 km

393 m

135 m

122 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

23°C

16°C

87 %

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Eckerlochstieg Trailhead – Brockenbahn Steam Railway loop from Schierke

Rocky Trail Along the Stream in Harz National Park

Schwarzes Schluftwasser Stream

Eckerlochstieg Trailhead

Schwarze Schluftwasser

Forest remains on the Eckerlochweg

Brockenbahn Steam Railway

Wooden Boardwalk Over Schwarze Schluftwasser

Harzer-Hexenstieg Boardwalk in Harz National Park

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