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Climbing effort: 445 cep
Elevation meters: 682
Steepest kilometer: 9.4%

Steepest 250 m: 11%
Foot: 490 m    Top: 1148 m
Mean slope: 4.4%
Length: 14.8 km

From: Elend
Road conditions (2013): excellent
Other race bikers: 5-10 per hour
Motor vehicles: <10 per hour
Scenery and road: (3/5)
Restaurant or bar near top: yes

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Every German knows what the Brocken is. The Brocken (1141 m) is the highest point of the Harz and hence the highest point of northern Germany. Largely due to the Brocken Railway, its summit is visited by a large number of tourists, which can be quite annoying for the cyclists. When I was there, I hardly saw anybody else nor did I enjoy the promised wide view from the summit. My reward was a cold rain and a view of 10 meters, conditions that occur frequently at this place. The first 2 kilometers of the climb, which are fairly steep (5-9%), are followed by a descend of 25 elevation meters. After passing the village of Schierke the excellently paved road is barred for motorised vehicles, so it is perfect for cyclists. The 10 kilometers from Schierke to the top can be divided into a relatively easy first half (2-6%) and a harder second half (up to 9% for the 500 meter intervals). Except for the area near the top, the surroundings of the road are heavily forested.