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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

Hassel Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

Routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

Hassel Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

Hard

5.0

(3)

19

riders

Hassel Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

04:15

62.6km

1,000m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.37 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.94 km

Königshütte Reservoir

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A beautiful and easy cycle path on both sides of the river bank.

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2

10.9 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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3

24.1 km

Hassel Forebay

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From the stamping point you have a nice view of the pre-lock.

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35.1 km

ehem. Wasserbrücke

Ruins

5

41.1 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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6

41.2 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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7

41.3 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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8

41.3 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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9

41.5 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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62.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

5.13 km

4.80 km

2.65 km

1.69 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

14.3 km

13.0 km

2.04 km

1.93 km

170 m

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Monday 18 May

13°C

3°C

56 %

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