Best trails near Rappbodetalsperre (Vorbecken)

Varied 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

Panoramic 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 ...

This route is the 4th of the Harz Hexen-Stieg (southern variant) from Drei Annen Hohne to Altenbrak. Unlike the northern route, this path runs south of the reservoirs and follows the river landscape of the Kalte and Warme Bode via Königshütte through deep forests and mountain meadows. Accommodation is available in guesthouses and hotels in Königshütte or Altenbrak; wild camping is strictly prohibited. Water is reliably available in the villages, but you will need to bring your own supplies...