Best lake trails in Oberharz am Brocken
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- 4.3 (106)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Oberharz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. This hike in the Harz Mountains always offers wonderful views. Firstly,it heads towards the Rappbode dam. Then follows a short trip to the dam wall and across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. The panorama from the viewpoint is breathtaking. Afterwards, the route either returns to the route via the dam wall or the mega zipline can be taken back across the Bode Valley. There are refreshment stops along the...
- 4.4 (38)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrSpectacular circular route in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route starts in the interesting cave town of Rübeland. The place is conveniently located and so you can travel by car or the Rübelandbahn. Parking is nearby. The path leads past the Birkenfeld castle ruins, which probably served to protect the ironworks in Rübeland. Some distance away, the much-sung Bode flows along, which later leads to the Rappbodetalsperre. The impressive dam wall is the highest in Germany (106.0...
- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route follows an exciting variant of the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, connecting Neuwerk with Wendefurth via an architectural highlight. The path branches off from the main trail in Neuwerk and follows the HET-Weg directly to the Rappbode Dam. The absolute highlight is crossing the Titan RT, one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges of its kind, offering spectacular views over the Bode Valley (toll required). After the thrill, a steep descent leads to the Wendefurth Reservoir, where the...
- 3.7 (15)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking tour in the Upper Harz on the Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. The tour begins at the Hasselvorsperre parking lot in Stadt Hasselfelde. It leads to the Hasselvorsperre and then on to the Rappbodetalsperre. The hike offers beautiful views of the varied natural landscape. The highlight of the route is the ruins of Trageburg. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Hassel Vorsperre - Rappbode Dam - Trageburg castle ruins
- 3.9 (13)·Hard·25.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrPanoramic hike around the Rappbodetalsperre dam, Saxony-Anhalt. The Rappbode Dam was built in the 1950s and is considered a technical masterpiece. When it was built, the dam wall was the largest in Germany - an impressive 106 metres. Today, the dam is a popular excursion destination. The rope suspension bridge over the Rappbode is just as impressive. At 439 metres, it set a new world record in 20217. The reservoir is nestled between wooded hills and tranquil bays. The circular route goes ...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt. This hike starts at the Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus and leads to the Schöneburg viewpoint. The Schöneburg viewpoint (441 metres above sea level) is located above Altenbrak. The site was probably the location of a fortified complex. From Schöneburg Castle there is an excellent view of Altenbrak and the Bode Valley. Return along the same route. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Great views - Idyllic forest paths
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·24 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Selketal-Stieg", Saxony-Anhalt. This is the first stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Selketal-Stieg trail, which runs for around 70 kilometres through the beautiful Harz mountains between Stiege and Quedlinburg. The first stage starts in Stiege and ends in Alexisbad. You can enjoy the Upper Selke Valley nature reserve, a mountain lake and numerous relics of mining in the Harz Mountains. There are overnight accommodation and refreshment stops....
- 3.7 (8)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA beautiful circular trail that starts at the car park of the Ziegenalm (Sophienhof). After reaching the Carlsturm tower, the trail descends again and you walk for a while along the Harz narrow-gauge railway towards the Ziegenalm. There are also 4 Harz hiking pin stamps on this circular route.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Oberharz am Brocken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation. This trail is estimated to be 86.9 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Oberharz am Brocken?
Oberharz am Brocken: With an ascent of 2,385 m, Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Selketal-Stieg (Fernwanderweg) with 1,702 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Oberharz am Brocken?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Oberharz am Brocken is Rübeland - Wendefurth dam - Rappbode dam with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.
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- Rappbode
- Kaffeehorst
- Rappbodetalsperre
- Aussichtspunkt Rappbode-Talsperre
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- Warme Bode
- Südliche Schnarcherklippe
- Rotestein
- Königshütter Wasserfall
- Trudenstein
- Harz Mountain Camp
- Barenberg
- Hassel
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- Bremketal
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