Best trails near Brockengarten
4.5(129 reviews)
Want to check out Brockengarten from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Brockengarten are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (62)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful tour begins in Schierke on the Glashüttenweg and leads straight into the exciting forest. There are beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and especially from the Brocken. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Brocken - highest mountain in the Harz mountains
- 4.4 (54)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The way back and forth leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the summit of the Brocken on natural, rustic paths. A good physical condition and good hiking shoes are recommended. It goes over roots, stones and large boulders, also parallel to the railway line. The Brockenbahn can take a good part of the hike away if it gets too strenuous. A special highlight, the viewing platform at the Brockenhotel, rewards the effort and offers a...
- 4.2 (6)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried hiking trail in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. The breathtaking views on the way to and on the Brocken are worthwhile in both summer and winter. Part of the route can be covered with the famous Brockenbahn. The starting point is at the Brocken Coaster car park. The Schierke train station is not far away, also on the route. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views - Breathtaking nature - Brocken
- 4.3 (2)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning on the Brocken summit and ending in Braunlage. The path descends alongside the historic Brockenbahn railway tracks, leading hikers past the Eckersprung and Dreieckiger Pfahl wooden shelters. It follows the steep, concrete-plated patrol road historically known as the Schnapsweg, passing the Kaffeehorst rest area at the base of the Wurmberg before concluding at the B27 border...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrAdventurous and scenic loop around the Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. It starts at the Ehrenfriedhof car park on the A4 in Oderbrück. There is also a bus stop there. When arriving by car in good weather at the weekend, one should leave early in the morning, otherwise all parking spaces are occupied. Especially with people from the region, this is very popular as a starting point for paths to the Brocken. It goes through idyllic forest and heathland, to remote peaks, fairytale fords and a few...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·39.7 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony. Eckertalsperre, Oderteich, Brocken and of course Bergstadt Altenau - this mountain bike tour can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety. With a length of more than 60 km and a difference in altitude of more than 2500 m to be overcome, the tour requires good physical condition and driving technique. There are numerous places to stop along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Mountain town of Altenau - Brocken - King's...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Brockengarten?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Brockengarten. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Brockengarten?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Brockengarten is Schierke - Feuerstein - Brocken, which has a 4.5 star rating from 62 reviews. This trail is 11.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,709 ft.
What is the longest trail near Brockengarten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Brockengarten is Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Brockengarten?
Brockengarten: With an ascent of 8,635 ft, Brocken via Koenigskopf - Harz Tour 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Brocken: Bahnparallelweg and New Goethe Trail with 3,402 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Brockengarten?
The most popular and difficult trail near Brockengarten is Schierke - Feuerstein - Brocken with a 4.5-star rating from 62 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
- Brockenuhr
- Schutzhütte Eckersprung
- Alte Bobbahn
- Great Thumkuhlenkopf
- Ottos Frau
- Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
- Sonnenwand
- Kleiner Feuerstein
- Großer Feuerstein
- Renneklippen
- Mauseklippe
- Silberne Frau
- Großer Winterberg
- Knochenbrecherkurve
- Gitterkopf
- Kesselklippe
- Rock & Round Bike Trail Spot
- Silberner Mann
- Kühnenkopf