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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Mandelholz

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Oberharz am Brocken

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Mandelholz

Hard

4.5

(2)

5

riders

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41) – Rappbode Forebay loop from Mandelholz

02:27

31.7km

500m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 56 m for 11 m

After 27.7 km for 8 m

After 31.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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829 m

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

4.87 km

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

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The ascent from the parking lot is challenging, but you can rest at the top of the tower of the ruins of Koenigsburg. And then walk around the beautiful lake.

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3

7.96 km

The Lange Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An information board explains the importance of the old high path.

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4

10.3 km

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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5

15.1 km

View of Talsperre Trautenstein

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pretty environment. For hiking as well as for riding MTB etc.

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6

16.1 km

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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7

19.7 km

Shelter at Rappbodevorsperre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In need of repair but still usable.

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8

21.2 km

Shelter at Rabenberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A good hut.

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9

22.3 km

Rappbode Forebay

Highlight • Monument

The barrier can be crossed on foot and by bike.

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

1.42 km

1.41 km

741 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

5.74 km

1.37 km

833 m

564 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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6°C

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