Is this the real terrain of the Goethe Way?

Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the Goethe Way appears at true relative height.

Can I use my own route instead?

Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The Goethe Way is just the starting point.

How do I get the finished model?

Two ways: download a printable STL or GLB file for your own 3D printer, or order a finished print and we make it and ship it. We deliver to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.

Can I download the Goethe Way as an STL file for my own 3D printer?

Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the Goethe Way costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.

VOYAPRINT

The Goethe Way, as a 3D map you can hold

Goethe Way is the name given to a number of footpaths or trails that run through various regions in Germany and the Alps as well as a railway station on the Brocken Railway.

See the Goethe Way in 3D →

Free to explore in your browser. No sign-up needed.

Order a printed GOETHE WAY model Get the printable STL file, $10

Made to order by a partner print workshop, in your own country wherever we can. 2 to 4 days to print, 3 to 5 weeks door to door. Damaged or misprinted? Reprinted or refunded.

~16 km / 10 mi of route Real elevation data Ships to 50 countries

Goethe Way route map

The full route on a topographic map. Drag and zoom to explore it.

Start · Finish · ~16 km / 10 mi Turn this map into a 3D model →

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM. Map style © OpenTopoMap (CC BY-SA).

About the Goethe Way

Goethe Way is the name given to a number of footpaths or trails that run through various regions in Germany and the Alps as well as a railway station on the Brocken Railway. They are all named after the German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.

Germany Altenau to Brocken Hiking trail

About this route in 3D

Open the designer and the real Goethe Way becomes a solid topographic model: the route rides on top of true elevation terrain, surrounding peaks and valleys included, with automatic place labels for the towns and landmarks along the way.

Everything is editable. Swap in your own dates, rename the labels, change the base shape, or replace the route entirely with the trip YOU took. The model you see is the model you get, as a watertight file ready for any 3D printer, or as a finished print made by us.

How it works

Open the Goethe Way in our 3D designer. Real terrain, real elevation, in your browser.
Make it yours: use your own route, dates, labels, size and shape.
Download the printable STL file, or order a finished 3D print. We ship to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.

Common questions

Is this the real terrain of the Goethe Way?: Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the Goethe Way appears at true relative height.
Can I use my own route instead?: Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The Goethe Way is just the starting point.
How do I get the finished model?: Two ways: download a printable STL or GLB file for your own 3D printer, or order a finished print and we make it and ship it. We deliver to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
Can I download the Goethe Way as an STL file for my own 3D printer?: Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the Goethe Way costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.

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