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Rappbode Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Altenbrak

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Rappbode Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Altenbrak

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Rappbode Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Altenbrak

03:23

44.0km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Eichenberg

Bielsteinhöhlengebiet bei Rübeland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.84 km

Rotestein

Peak

15.0 km

Hasselvorsperre Dam and Picnic Area

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Beautiful circular route with the HWN stamping point right next to the dam.

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18.1 km

Rappbode Forebay

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The barrier can be crossed on foot and by bike.

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23.3 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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24.2 km

Königshütte Dam (Königshütte Reservoir)

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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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36.6 km

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

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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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36.9 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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36.9 km

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

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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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37.0 km

Titan RT Suspension Bridge

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A detour is definitely worth it

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43.0 km

ehem. Wasserbrücke

Ruins

44.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

9.25 km

1.89 km

1.04 km

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

7.17 km

6.68 km

3.19 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

4°C

78 %

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Rappbode Forebay – Rappbode Dam loop from Altenbrak

Hasselvorsperre Dam and Picnic Area

Rappbode Forebay

View of the Upper Harz

Königshütte Dam (Königshütte Reservoir)

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

Rappbode Dam

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

Titan RT Suspension Bridge

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