The Brocken (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁɔkn̩] ⓘ), also sometimes referred to as the Blocksberg, is a 1,141 m (3,743 ft) mountain near Schierke in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, between …

This effect is known as the Brocken bow, or Brocken spectre, and is given a mystical significance in the mountain’s folklore. Long after the introduction of Christianity, traditional rites continued …

Brocken is sometimes underestimated by hikers - it does not exactly appear like a rough high mountain environment but rather as a forested hill with good tourist infrastructure.

The eye-catcher is the striking Brocken peak, often shrouded in mist, always shrouded in legend. Storms have always raged around the isolated summit plateau. Clouds of fog often give the …

Discover the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, and experience an unforgettable hike or train ride to the summit. Enjoy the breathtaking view and the mystical atmosphere that …

Previously picked for „Brocken bouquets“, the natural heath-land vegetation is being threatened today because the nutrients contained in precipitation (e.g. 60 kg of nitrogen per hectare per …

Jun 15, 2018 · The Brocken mountain is one of the most intriguing Harz Mountains attractions in Northern Germany. It’s got everything; history, hikes, stories of hauntings and witchcraft and …

The Brocken is the tallest peak in the Harz Mountains, and the highest point in Northern or Eastern Germany. With an elevation of 1142 meters or 3,747 feet, the Brocken's summit offers …

The Brocken, known as the highest peak in the Harz mountains, stands at 1,141 meters above sea level. It is nestled within the scenic Harz National Park, near the small village of Schierke, …

The Harz National Park with the summit of the Brocken at its centre: where witchcraft legends once arose, guests today experience wild forests.