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Rappbode Dam – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Schieferberg

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Rappbode Dam – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Schieferberg

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Rappbode Dam – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Schieferberg

00:55

8.25km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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867 m

Wendefurth Dam

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Beautiful dam, with very cool attractions

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The 106 meter high Rappbodetalsperre is located directly at the entrance to the Bodetal and has been protecting the villages in the valley from flooding for over 50 years.
The Rappbodetalsperre is 415 meters long and with a height of 106 meters it is also the largest dam in Germany. It is able to hold a water surface of 390 hectares and more than 109 million cubic meters of water.
The Rappbodetalsperre forms the core of a large-scale dam system in the Eastern Harz, which consists of the Rappbode and Hassel pre-dams, the transfer dam at Königshütte, the Kalte Bode flood protection basin (almond wood reservoir) near Königshütte, as well as the dam and the Wendefurth pumped storage plant.

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Rotestein (HWN 54)

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The Rotestein is a lookout point that is not easily forgotten. It can be easily reached via a hiking trail from the Stemberghaus charcoal factory and, at 505 meters high, offers a fantastic view of the Rappbodetalsperre, the largest in terms of volume in the Harz. However, you cannot see the 100 meter high dam from the Rotestein. On the other hand, when the view is clear, you can see Wurmberg and Brocken. A great vantage point, especially at sunset!

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View of the Rappbode Dam

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It's flying like fruit, 40 euros are justified for the adventure, a compliment for the two who dared to pull something like this 😎 up here in the Harz Mountains.

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Megazip start platform, Rappbode Dam

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7.86 km

View of the Rappbode Dam wall

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View of the dam of the Rappbode dam

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Harzdrenalin Mega Zipline

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This tower is above the dam at the starting point for leisure activities with a suspension bridge and rope rides into the valley. Beautiful overview of the lake and valley.
A visit is recommended!

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Megazipline Rappbode Dam

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A flight over the Rappbodethal is simply brilliant.
The view is fantastic.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

862 m

433 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

1.56 km

965 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Rappbode Dam – Rotestein (HWN 54) loop from Schieferberg

Wendefurth Dam

Rappbode Dam

Rotestein (HWN 54)

View of the Rappbode Dam

Megazip start platform, Rappbode Dam

View of the Rappbode Dam wall

Harzdrenalin Mega Zipline

Megazipline Rappbode Dam

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