Hassel Forebay – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Harzer Bachtäler

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Hassel Forebay – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Harzer Bachtäler

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Hassel Forebay – Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) loop from Harzer Bachtäler

02:10

32.3km

390m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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9.58 km

Rappbodeblick (Trautenstein) HWN 56

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From here you have a great view of the dam, a bench invites you to take a break and HWN stamp collectors are also rewarded.

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9.96 km

Rappbode Forebay

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From the Rappbode Dam, you have breathtaking views over dense forests, rolling hills, and the shimmering water. The surrounding nature invites you to linger, hike, and breathe deeply.

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13.3 km

Hassel Forebay

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

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13.3 km

Picnic Area Hasselvorsperre (HWN 53)

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The small river Hassel is dammed here, which was built in the years 1956-1959. The reservoir, which is normally full to the brim, is part of the Rappbode dam system. …

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13.5 km

View of the Hassel Forebay

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Definitely worth seeing 👍

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13.7 km

View of the Dam and Reservoir in the Harz Mountains

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A very nice spot with a great view of the dam and the dam wall. With seating

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14.5 km

Hassel-Vorsperre

Lake

19.6 km

Schieferkopf

Peak

24.5 km

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

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You should definitely visit the Carlsturm if you are in the Südharz. I especially liked the ascent from Sophienhof. However, you should not be afraid of heights, because even then …

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28.1 km

Walzen Hut (HWN 50)

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The Walzenhütte is a refuge on a Wegspinne. It is the hub of many hikes. From here you can reach Benneckenstein, Trautenstein, Rothesütte or Sophienhof. Nearby runs the railway line …

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