With the ranger on Goethe's trails to the highest peak

With the national park ranger, we follow Goethe's footsteps on the Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the Brocken. This is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Harz National Park. It follows the likely ascent of the poet to the summit of the Brocken on December 10, 1777. Passing by raised bogs, relics of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management System, and the remnants of the German-German division, we venture into the core zones of the national park and can experience the various stages of forest transformation towards a new wilderness up close. Some challenging ascents and descents require a certain level of fitness and good footwear. We also recommend bringing packed food. There are dining options available on the Brocken and after the tour in Torfhaus.

Meeting point: Altenau-Torfhaus, Ranger Station Torfhaus
Duration: approximately 7 hours (about 16 km, packed food recommended)
Registration: 05320 269 or rangerstation.torfhaus@npharz.de