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Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Bockberg

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Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Bockberg

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Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Bockberg

05:44

20.7km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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907 m

Harzer-Hexen-Stieg at the Königshütte dam

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An easy hike around the dam.

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6.26 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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7.72 km

Rappbodetalsperre (Vorbecken)

Lake

8.00 km

View of the Rappbode Reservoir from Trageburg

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The benches at the former castle complex of the Trageburg invite you to linger and take in the view of the Rappbode dam

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8.05 km

Trageburg on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg (HWN 052)

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On the mountain spur of the castle ruins you have a brilliant view of the dam. You won't find much of the former castle anymore. You can read their previous …

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11.5 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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11.7 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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11.7 km

Hassel Forebay

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

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14.8 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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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

2.08 km

102 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

3.93 km

238 m

181 m

153 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Bockberg

Harzer-Hexen-Stieg at the Königshütte dam

Rappbodeblick (Trautenstein) HWN 56

View of the Rappbode Reservoir from Trageburg

Trageburg on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg (HWN 052)

Hassel Forebay and Floodplain

Picnic Area Hasselvorsperre (HWN 53)

Hassel Forebay

Rappbode Forebay

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