Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79) – Wendefurth Dam loop from Thale Musestieg

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Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79) – Wendefurth Dam loop from Thale Musestieg

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Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79) – Wendefurth Dam loop from Thale Musestieg

03:58

45.1km

930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 248 m

After 9.94 km for 78 m

After 44.8 km for 264 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Blankenburg Town Hall

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The town hall of Blankenburg was built in the 16th century and is one of the architectural highlights of the old town of Blankenburg - not for nothing it is …

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12.7 km

Otto Ebert Bridge (HWN 79)

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Very nice view of the Raabe Warte and sometimes even further.

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27.4 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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27.8 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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30.2 km

Aussichtspunkt nach Wendefurth

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30.9 km

Schöneburg Viewpoint

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A steep path up, a clean view of Altenbrak and then a great descent. 🤟

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31.0 km

Schöneburg Trail to Altenbrak

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Strong descent with switchbacks.

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35.3 km

View of Altenbrak from Böser Kleef (HWN 64)

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My favorite for the most beautiful stamp location of the HWN. Idyllic and quiet location, off the beaten track and path. Two benches and the refuge also invite you to linger for a picnic

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42.3 km

Kammweg Harzerroller

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A speed course with lots of roots, stones and lots of fun

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42.6 km

Viewpoint

45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.81 km

6.70 km

2.31 km

2.23 km

667 m

380 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

12.6 km

9.46 km

2.80 km

1.22 km

405 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

15°C

2°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2022,Von der Rosstreppe zur Talstation der Sesselbahn

Had to shorten it a bit. The trees on the trails got me down.

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May 1, 2024,#9 E-MTB Tour von Blankenburg zum Blauen See vorbei an der Rappbodetalsperre

So far a nice tour, unfortunately one path was not passable at all, even carrying it would have been very difficult at that point. The Komoot designations are also not to be taken seriously, especially around the dam. Instead of S0, it is at least S3, as it goes downhill with roots. I even tested a tree for stability myself. …

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