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The Schmelzteich is an artificial lake created in the 16th century in the spa district of the Lower Saxon town of Bad Sachsa in the southern Harz. Today it is the center of the Vitalpark.

Super beautiful view over the Schmelzsee.

In the northwest of Bad Sachsa, on the edge of the spa park, lies the Schmelzteich (smelting pond). It was probably created in the mid-16th century as a flood control measure. The Schmelzteich still serves this original purpose today. Nowadays, it also offers the opportunity for water sports. During the summer months, you can rent a boat on the southern shore near the dam and cruise around the pond. In the colder months, when the ice is thick enough, the Schmelzteich is opened as a natural ice rink for ice skating. Numerous park benches are located on the dam and along many sections of the shore, inviting you to take a break and enjoy the view across the water. The Schmelzteich dam is approximately 130 meters long and just over five meters high. The artificial body of water measures about 220 meters in length and up to 110 meters in width. From the top of the dam, you not only have a beautiful view of the pond but also of large parts of the Bad Sachsa spa park. https://www.harzlife.de/teiche/schmelzteich.html

A very nice hiking tour from the free parking lot at Walkenried Monastery to the stamp point HWN 167. Just walk along the Karstwanderweg, it is very well signposted 👍

I like the view of the dam.

Beautiful natural spot above the spa park. It's worth a visit.

Ideal for a cozy evening round.

The pond was used by the monks of the monastery as a fish pond