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Brocken circular route
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- 2.03 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Theme trail

National Park Visitor Center Brockenhaus

Panels along the Brocken circular route provide information about the nature and history of the Brocken

Visitor management on the Brocken summit

With the ranger in wind and weather around the Brocken summit

- 0:30 h
- 2.03 km
- 37 m
- 14 m
- 1,103 m
- 1,140 m
- 37 m

The Brocken circular route is an easy-to-walk path that ends either at Brocken station or at the highest point.

Well-illustrated information boards provide details about the history and special features of the Brocken, as well as its unique flora and fauna. Those who want to learn more can visit the National Park visitor center Brockenhaus and then refresh themselves in a small café.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Trail (76%)

Asphalt (6%)

Street (5%)

Path (9%)

Gravel (4%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The free daily ranger-led tour is also recommended. Current information can be found on the National Park website

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Safety guidelines

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing!

The climate on the Brocken can be compared to that of Iceland or the Alps at an altitude of 2,000 to 2,200 meters. The Brocken summit is the windiest place in Germany and Central Europe. On average, the wind blows at six Beaufort or 42 km/h throughout the year. Storm gusts are recorded on over 100 days per year, and the highest wind speed was measured on November 24, 1984, at 263 km/h.

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - National park info office
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - National park info centre
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Walking / hiking
- Tours
    
    19.20 km
    
    
    - Theme trail
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    5.04 km
    
    
    - Theme trail
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    10.75 km
    
    
    - Theme trail

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