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

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

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

02:14

29.1km

430m

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: August 28, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.40 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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829 m

Viewpoint

4.50 km

View of Königshütte

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From the castle ruins you have a beautiful view of Königshütte. If you walk down the path behind the castle, you will find out that the Bode flows via the Elbe and the North Sea into the Atlantic.

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4.58 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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7.67 km

The Lange Shelter

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

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10.00 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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14.8 km

View of Talsperre Trautenstein

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Definitely worth seeing

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15.8 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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18.5 km

Shelter at Rabenberg

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A good hut.

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19.6 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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