As a young man, the famous German poet, Goethe visited the Harz several times and had a number of important lifetime experiences. These included his walks on the Brocken and his visit to the mines in Rammelsberg. Later, his observations of the rocks on the Brocken led to his geological research. His first visit to the Harz awakened in him a keen interest in science (see Goethes: Wahrheit und Dichtung). In 1777, Goethe climbed the Brocken, departing from Torfhaus. At that time, there was still no mass tourism on the Brocken; in the year 1779 only 421 walkers were recorded. Goethe described his feelings on the summit later, as follows: So lonely, I say to myself, while looking down at this peak, will it feel to the person, who only wants to open his soul to the oldest, first, deepest feelings of truth.
Alexisbad, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Schurre, Bodethal, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Hexentanzplatz, Bodethal, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Brockenhaus, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Elbingerode, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Brusttuch, Goslar, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Maegdesprung, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Osterode, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Quedlinburg, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Sachsa, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Schierke, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Treseburg, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Ilsenburg, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
Ballenstedt, Hartz, Germany (1890s)
