Goetheweg from Altenau over Torfhaus to the Brocken

4:45 h
16.41 km
751 m
62 m
456 m
1,141 m
685 m
Start: Car park in Schultal, Altenau
Destination: Brocken

From Altenau, the Goetheweg leads you over Torfhaus high up to the Brocken.

Follow in the footsteps of the master of German classicism on the path named after him, from Altenau over Torfhaus up to the Brocken. The path is a total of 16.3 km long. From Altenau to Torfhaus it is 8.7 km, and from Torfhaus to the Brocken 7.6 km. Goethe managed this route in only one day in the middle of winter. Pack your backpack, put on your hiking boots, and follow the master's example.

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