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View of the Wendefurth Dam – Shallow spot on the Bode River loop from Schieferberg

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View of the Wendefurth Dam – Shallow spot on the Bode River loop from Schieferberg

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View of the Wendefurth Dam – Shallow spot on the Bode River loop from Schieferberg

03:22

11.9km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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2.79 km

View of the Wendefurth Dam

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At the Wendefurth dam, you can expect not only the view from the stamping point of the Harzer hiking nobility, but also the possibility of wall running, which is offered …

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3.26 km

Fallen Tree Passage in the Harz Forest

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4.81 km

View of Wendefurth Pumped Storage Power Plant

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Good view of the pumped storage plant and the pipes to the reservoir

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6.86 km

Primeval Forest in the Harz

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The hiking trail here really feels like a jungle!

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8.08 km

Remains of the Old Bridge on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

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Probably an old bridge

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8.33 km

Shallow spot on the Bode River

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Also here a great photo opportunity.

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9.24 km

Neuwerk village

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Small quiet place on the Bode.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

2.94 km

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.87 km

2.69 km

364 m

160 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Monday 24 August

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Comments

August 5, 2021,Rappbodestausee (HWN 62) 🌧🌧🌧

This time we had to cancel the tour due to unexpected heavy rain at Wendefurth, because we were completely soaked and there was no end of rain in sight. But the hiking trail was very idyllic.
Have parked directly at the Rappbodetalsperre. There were countless people on the move there (as is currently felt at every sight in the Harz …

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June 18, 2025,Hexensteig Rundweg mit Titan Hängebrücke

A beautiful circular tour from Neuwerk (near Elbingerode). The walk over the titanium suspension bridge is a fantastic experience and currently costs from €7.50 per person.

The route is very varied but also physically demanding. The last 3km are quite challenging and include several climbs and many sections with fallen trees that must be climbed over or under. You really …

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May 30, 2025,Rappbodetalsperre, Rundwanderweg mit TITAN Hängebrücke

First, there's a lot of hustle and bustle at the observation tower and the suspension bridge. Then, a beautiful circular trail with some narrow and steep paths. And often like an obstacle course; I've never seen so many fallen trees on one hike.

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View of the Wendefurth Dam – Shallow spot on the Bode River loop from Schieferberg

View of the Wendefurth Dam

Fallen Tree Passage in the Harz Forest

View of Wendefurth Pumped Storage Power Plant

View of the Bode River

Primeval Forest in the Harz

Remains of the Old Bridge on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

Shallow spot on the Bode River

Neuwerk village

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