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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Rappbode Dam – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Harzer Bachtäler

Routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Rappbode Dam – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Harzer Bachtäler

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Rappbode Dam – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Harzer Bachtäler

03:59

61.2km

880m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südharz

Harzer Bachtäler

Bielsteinhöhlengebiet bei Rübeland

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.81 km

Moserteich

Lake

2

19.3 km

Stiege stave church

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The unique Stiege Stave Church, once abandoned and subject to vandalism, was saved thanks to the commitment of the local community and an association founded in 2014 and successfully relocated to a new location in 2021.

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31.5 km

ehem. Wasserbrücke

Ruins

4

37.6 km

Walking the bridge is really great. Due to the corona, this is currently only possible in one direction, on the dam wall next door you can then go back and see the imposing bridge from the side.

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5

37.6 km

Rappbode Dam

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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.
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37.7 km

View of the Rappbode Dam

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From the dam you have a wonderful panoramic view. But on weekends it's very crowded here when the weather is nice. No place where you can enjoy the peace!

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37.8 km

Titan RT Suspension Bridge

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Coming from the top it is a nice place to take a break and to see the suspension bridge, zipline and bungee jumps. There is a lot going on here, you have to be attentive.

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8

37.9 km

For the adrenalin junkies among you, I recommend the rapid descent with the double rope slide 120 meters down into the valley just above the water of the dam Wendefurth.

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9

48.9 km

The dam was built on the Bode as an 18 m high concrete gravity dam for drinking water supply and flood protection, with a war-related interruption from 1939 to 1943 …

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50.0 km

View of the Upper Harz

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The Upper Harz with a view of the two highest elevations in the Harz Mountains - Wurmberg and Brocken

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61.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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45.2 km

8.55 km

6.95 km

316 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

16.8 km

12.0 km

1.45 km

537 m

517 m

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

8°C

93 %

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