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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Hassel Forebay loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Hassel Forebay loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

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Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051) – Hassel Forebay loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

07:02

25.6km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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2.04 km

Brockenblick

Viewpoint

7.26 km

Carlshaus Tower (HWN 051)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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View of Wurmberg and Brocken

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Global warming and the bark beetle have contributed to the clear view of the Brocken and the surrounding Upper Harz Mountains due to the deforestation of the dried up spruce trees.

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Dammbach Valley Shelter

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clean refuge in the Dammbachtal, many great hiking trails can be started from here

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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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17.3 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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18.3 km

Rappbodetalsperre (Vorbecken)

Lake

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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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