Exploring the Goethe Trail from Torfhaus to the Brocken, retracing the footsteps of the renowned poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This 18 km hike through the Harz National Park offers stunning views and follows Goethe's probable ascent to the Brocken on December 10, 1777. Starting at the Torfhaus National Park Visitor Center, the moderately challenging trail takes approximately 5-6 hours, with a climb of around 390 meters in elevation 🥾🏔️❄️