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Rappbode Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Harzer Bachtäler

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Rappbode Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Harzer Bachtäler

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4.5

(12)

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Rappbode Forebay – Hassel Forebay 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: May 6, 2026

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Harzer Bachtäler

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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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11.0 km

Shelter at Rabenberg

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A good hut.

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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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13.5 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

18.9 km

Quastberg Shelter

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Big and neat cabin.

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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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32.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

1.97 km

1.18 km

972 m

847 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

3.65 km

1.22 km

1.09 km

481 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Rappbode Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Harzer Bachtäler

Rappbodeblick (Trautenstein) HWN 56

Rappbode Forebay

Shelter at Rabenberg

Hassel Forebay

View of the Hassel Forebay

View of the Dam and Reservoir in the Harz Mountains

Quastberg Shelter

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

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