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Grane Reservoir – View of the Granetal dam loop from Astfeld

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Grane Reservoir – View of the Granetal dam loop from Astfeld

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4.9

(12)

345

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Grane Reservoir – View of the Granetal dam loop from Astfeld

02:08

19.4km

260m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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713 m

Hüttenteich

Lake

1.25 km

Grane Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Granetalsperre is one of the largest dams in the northern Harz. A good route whether on foot or by bike. It is a great place to unwind, particularly recommended …

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1.48 km

Around the Granestausee leads a very nice bike path, which always offers beautiful viewpoints on the lake. He also does not have too many vertical meters and should be easy to handle, even for beginners.

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1.82 km

Benches with a view of the lake

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A very nice view

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3.06 km

Picnic Shelters and Rest Area Harz Mountains

Highlight • Rest Area

7.69 km

Granestausee

Lake

13.1 km

Shelter with a view of the Granestausee lake (HWN 110)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Granetalsperre, built in 1969, is the youngest of the Harz dams and was built in the Granetal. Since the river Grane itself did not carry enough water for the …

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14.7 km

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can really hike and bike. You always have beautiful views.

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14.9 km

View of the Granetal dam

Highlight • Lake

Here you can run a great lap around the dam.

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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.51 km

439 m

415 m

150 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

5.13 km

1.12 km

679 m

525 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

11°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

November 2, 2024,Lauf " Rund um die Granetalsperre "

The run around the Granetl Dam took place on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. You could choose between a 5km turnaround route or a 14km circular route. The start was at the barrier on the dam.
The run was purely a fun run. I really liked the event, e.g. the route, no competitive spirit and the surroundings. Unfortunately, I recorded part …

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June 23, 2024,Iron Lake Challenge Niedersachsen / See#1/10: Granestausee

Nice undulating route. Good start to the challenge

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October 11, 2025,Runde um den Granetalstausee

As part of the Iron Lake Challenge Lower Saxony, the tour included the Granetal Reservoir. The weather was cloudy but dry, and the autumnal scenery was simply stunning.

We'll have to wait and see if and when I actually visit all ten lakes in the challenge; some of them are several hours away by car, and some can be circumnavigated …

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November 30, 2022,Goslar - Mystische Granetalsperre

Tour start shortly before sunrise, I thought it would get lighter at some point - no chance! But beautiful gloomy prospects

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Grane Reservoir – View of the Granetal dam loop from Astfeld

Grane Reservoir

Grane Reservoir

Benches with a view of the lake

Picnic Shelters and Rest Area Harz Mountains

Shelter with a view of the Granestausee lake (HWN 110)

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

View of the Granetal dam

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