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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

View of the Rappbode Reservoir – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

Routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Schierke

View of the Rappbode Reservoir – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

Hard

4

riders

View of the Rappbode Reservoir – View of the Rappbode Dam loop from Elendstal

03:28

49.1km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.52 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.90 km

Königshütte Reservoir

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A beautiful and easy cycle path on both sides of the river bank.

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2

10.9 km

The dam was built on the Bode as an 18 m high concrete gravity dam for drinking water supply and flood protection, with a war-related interruption from 1939 to 1943 …

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3

17.5 km

View of the Rappbode Reservoir

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The view is awesome - it's just a shame that broken branches and trunks are lying around everywhere. Hopefully there will be repairs here soon, then it will be really idyllic.

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18.5 km

Aussichtspunkt Rappbode-Talsperre

Viewpoint

5

19.0 km

View of the Rappbode Dam

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From the dam you have a wonderful panoramic view. But on weekends it's very crowded here when the weather is nice. No place where you can enjoy the peace!

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6

19.2 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.
The …

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7

22.4 km

View of the Rappbode Reservoir

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Nice along the Rappbode.

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8

29.9 km

Hassel Forebay

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From the stamping point you have a nice view of the pre-lock.

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9

33.0 km

Rappbode Forebay

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The barrier can be crossed on foot and by bike.

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43.2 km

Lüttje Bleek

Forest

44.6 km

Lindlah

Forest

B

49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

1.81 km

1.77 km

1.50 km

852 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

14.6 km

5.57 km

1.99 km

425 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

10°C

33 %

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