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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Thale

Rappbode Dam – Rappbode Forebay loop from Schieferberg

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Thale

Rappbode Dam – Rappbode Forebay loop from Schieferberg

Moderate

4.2

(29)

68

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Rappbode Dam – Rappbode Forebay loop from Schieferberg

01:55

27.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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1.28 km

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

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Walking the bridge is really great. Due to the corona, this is currently only possible in one direction, on the dam wall next door you can then go back and see the imposing bridge from the side.

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1.29 km

Rappbode Dam

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The 106 meter high Rappbodetalsperre is located directly at the entrance to the Bodetal and has been protecting the villages in the valley from flooding for over 50 years.
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1.33 km

It's best to visit in the evening. There are fewer people there.

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1.60 km

For the adrenalin junkies among you, I recommend the rapid descent with the double rope slide 120 meters down into the valley just above the water of the dam Wendefurth.

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8.88 km

Rest Area at Die Lange

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Old trade route. Called Die Lange because of the predominantly straight route.

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14.3 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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14.7 km

Rappbode Forebay

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The barrier can be crossed on foot and by bike.

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27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

4.80 km

2.68 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

15.2 km

9.37 km

1.67 km

1.25 km

132 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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