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Oberharz am Brocken

Rappbode Dam – View of the Wendefurth Dam loop from Schieferberg

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Oberharz am Brocken

Rappbode Dam – View of the Wendefurth Dam loop from Schieferberg

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Rappbode Dam – View of the Wendefurth Dam loop from Schieferberg

03:17

11.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Schieferberg

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1.74 km

View of the Rappbode Dam

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There is a beautiful view here.

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2.38 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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4.55 km

Wendefurth Dam

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Nice view over the reservoir, rowing boats, pedal boats, wall running and much more.

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4.70 km

View of the Wendefurth Dam

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At the Wendefurth dam, you can expect not only the view from the stamping point of the Harzer hiking nobility, but also the possibility of wall running, which is offered …

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8.25 km

Primeval Forest in the Harz

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The hiking trail here really feels like a jungle!

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6

8.95 km

Remains of the Old Bridge on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

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Probably an old bridge

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7

9.20 km

Shallow spot on the Bode River

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Also here a great photo opportunity.

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10.1 km

Neuwerk village

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Small quiet place on the Bode.

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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.91 km

4.03 km

1.67 km

431 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

2.88 km

2.12 km

1.84 km

202 m

139 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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7°C

70 %

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