Route, die Johann Wolfgang Goethe vermutlich am 10. Dezember 1777 ging (Ausnahme: Neuer Goetheweg)
OSM map layer · LineString
51.80, 10.52 · rel 2024064
51.80, 10.52 · rel 2024064
Goetheweg
11,5 km from Altenau to Brocken through alpine terrain and lakes.
Altenau
→
Brocken
linear
11,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
3× Attraction
6× summit
3× Water
1× monument
Hedwigsblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Brockenblick
viewpoint ·
44 m off route
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Bohlenstieg Torfhausmoor mit Brockenblick
Attraction ·
48 m off route
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Quitschenberg
summit ·
98 m off route
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Eckersprung
Water ·
113 m off route
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Quitschenberg (Westkuppe)
summit ·
168 m off route
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Nationalpark-Denkmal
monument ·
247 m off route
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Magdbett
summit ·
248 m off route
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Goetheweg
Attraction ·
277 m off route
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Silberbrunnen
Water ·
291 m off route
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Lerchenköpfe
summit ·
304 m off route
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Bodesprung
Water ·
344 m off route
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Hopfensäcke
summit ·
439 m off route
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Untere Hirschhörner
summit ·
458 m off route
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Gewürzpagode
Attraction ·
379 m off route
11,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Goetheweg is 11.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Goetheweg takes approximately 2h 52min to complete.
No, Goetheweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Altenau to Brocken. Plan ahead for return transport.
Goetheweg starts at Altenau.
Goetheweg is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Goetheweg is maintained and managed by Nationalpark Harz.