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Hassel Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

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Oberharz am Brocken

Hassel Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

Moderate

4.5

(10)

36

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Hassel Forebay – Hassel Forebay loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

02:11

8.00km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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2.15 km

Bench with a view of the pond near Hasselvorsperre

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Man almost runs past trying to find the way to the Hasselvorsperre.

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3.15 km

Hassel Forebay and Floodplain

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The Hassel, which flows in front of the fore-dam, with its meandering course, which fits beautifully into the valley. This can only be observed if too much water is not released from the fore-dam.

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3

3.26 km

Hassel Forebay

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

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4

3.31 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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5.34 km

Via Romea Crossing at Paradieskopf Memorial Cross

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A Servite monastery is said to have stood here in the 13th century, but there is still no evidence of this.

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6.09 km

Bee Educational Trail Hasselfelde

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On a stretch of about four kilometers, information boards provide information about the vitamin content of honey, its healthy effects, production and also about the fact that even in ancient Greece Hippocrates recommended honey as a remedy.

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6.48 km

Hassel Forebay

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8

7.27 km

Beehives and Beekeeping Hut on the Hassel-Vorsperre Bee Trail

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Definitely worth seeing 👍

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8.00 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

5.99 km

1.74 km

277 m

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