Grane Reservoir – Grane Reservoir loop from Wolfshagen im Harz

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Grane Reservoir – Grane Reservoir loop from Wolfshagen im Harz

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Grane Reservoir – Grane Reservoir loop from Wolfshagen im Harz

02:10

19.7km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.10 km

Granestausee

Lake

11.5 km

Shelter with a view of the Granestausee lake (HWN 110)

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The Granetalsperre, built in 1969, is the youngest of the Harz dams and was built in the Granetal. Since the river Grane itself did not carry enough water for the …

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13.7 km

Grane Reservoir

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The Granetalsperre is one of the largest dams in the northern Harz. A good route whether on foot or by bike. It is a great place to unwind, particularly recommended …

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13.9 km

Around the Granestausee leads a very nice bike path, which always offers beautiful viewpoints on the lake. He also does not have too many vertical meters and should be easy to handle, even for beginners.

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14.3 km

Benches with a view of the lake

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A very nice view

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15.5 km

Picnic Shelters and Rest Area Harz Mountains

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

2.58 km

2.02 km

585 m

112 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

6.86 km

2.59 km

671 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Comments

October 11, 2025,Runde um den Granetalstausee

As part of the Iron Lake Challenge Lower Saxony, the tour included the Granetal Reservoir. The weather was cloudy but dry, and the autumnal scenery was simply stunning.

We'll have to wait and see if and when I actually visit all ten lakes in the challenge; some of them are several hours away by car, and some can be circumnavigated …

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June 23, 2024,Iron Lake Challenge Niedersachsen / See#1/10: Granestausee

Nice undulating route. Good start to the challenge

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November 30, 2022,Goslar - Mystische Granetalsperre

Tour start shortly before sunrise, I thought it would get lighter at some point - no chance! But beautiful gloomy prospects

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November 2, 2024,Lauf " Rund um die Granetalsperre "

The run around the Granetl Dam took place on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. You could choose between a 5km turnaround route or a 14km circular route. The start was at the barrier on the dam.
The run was purely a fun run. I really liked the event, e.g. the route, no competitive spirit and the surroundings. Unfortunately, I recorded part …

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