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Rappbode Forebay – View of the Forebay Dam loop from Trautenstein

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Rappbode Forebay – View of the Forebay Dam loop from Trautenstein

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Rappbode Forebay – View of the Forebay Dam loop from Trautenstein

02:24

8.95km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Harzer Bachtäler

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Start point

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1.17 km

Rappbode Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Beautiful valley with a natural river course and lots of seating.

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3.00 km

Circular trail around the Trautenstein dam

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For me, a very beautiful tour in the Upper Harz Mountains; narrow paths, top views, and the Scandinavian fjord feeling make the tour special.

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3.64 km

Bench With a View of the River in the Harz Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

a great look

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3.65 km

View of the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The dam is almost identical in construction to the dam of the Hassel pre-dam.

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4.00 km

Rappbode Forebay

Highlight • Monument

The barrier can be crossed on foot and by bike.

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4.32 km

View of the Forebay Dam

Highlight • Monument

4.62 km

View of the Rappbode Riverbank

Highlight • River

5.12 km

Trautenstein dam circular route

Highlight • Trail

The approximately 8 km around the reservoir are among the most beautiful hikes in the Upper Harz Mountains for me; narrow paths, top views, and the Scandinavian fjord feeling make the hike special.

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8.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

1.94 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.71 km

781 m

499 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

28°C

14°C

4 %

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Rappbode Forebay – View of the Forebay Dam loop from Trautenstein

Rappbode Valley

Circular trail around the Trautenstein dam

Bench With a View of the River in the Harz Mountains

View of the dam

Rappbode Forebay

View of the Forebay Dam

View of the Rappbode Riverbank

Trautenstein dam circular route

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