Through the Eckerloch to the Brocken

11.42 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hiking
  • 3:30 h
  • 11.42 km
  • 510 m
  • 510 m
  • 627 m
  • 1,137 m
  • 510 m
  • Start: National Park House Schierke, 38879 Schierke

Scenic summit circular route with opportunity to stop, as well as geological and botanical highlights.

The path from Schierke through the Eckerloch to the Brocken is one of the most traditional and popular hiking trails in the Harz. Our hike begins at the National Park House Schierke at the western exit of the town directly on Brockenstraße. Before your hike, don't miss the chance to get information here in the exhibition or from the National Park Rangers about the trails to and weather on the Brocken.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Author

Britta Nause

Organization

Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt

License (master data)

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