Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Elm-Lappwald Scenic Descent loop from Königslutter

Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Elm-Lappwald Scenic Descent loop from Königslutter

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Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Elm-Lappwald Scenic Descent loop from Königslutter

07:33

162km

1,850m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Harz

Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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50.9 km

Charlottenlust

Forest

61.7 km

Schülertal

Forest

63.2 km

Entrance to Harz National Park

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Extensive wilderness forests, bizarre rocks, millennia-old bogs, pristine streams and majestic chunks. In this legendary mountain wilderness not only lynx and wildcat feel at home, but numerous large and small …

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64.2 km

Schierke–Drei Annen Hohne Road in Harz National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Wernigerode the first longer climb towards Elend (less altitude) / Brocken (more altitude). In a few places there is a great view of the expanse.

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75.5 km

View of Wurmberg from Brockenstraße

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The Brockenstraße is not only suitable for racing bikes, it also offers a beautiful view of the surroundings in many places

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79.9 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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80.7 km

Brocken Ascent and Descent Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Brocken climb is approximately 7.7 km long and has an average gradient of 5%.

With enough stamina, it can be mastered with any gear ratio.

The path is wide and well-maintained.

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125 km

Scenic Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Slight climb with a beautiful view

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154 km

Elm-Lappwald Scenic Descent

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great descent on the best asphalt and over 70 are possible; out of the forest you have to watch out for side winds

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159 km

Climb to Lutter in Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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The way to Lutter is neat

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162 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

133 km

9.74 km

8.65 km

5.93 km

5.16 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

150 km

10.8 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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6°C

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Brockenbahn Steam Railway – Elm-Lappwald Scenic Descent loop from Königslutter

Entrance to Harz National Park

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View of Wurmberg from Brockenstraße

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Climb to Lutter in Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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