View of the Rappbode Dam – Rappbode Dam loop from Schieferberg
View of the Rappbode Dam – Rappbode Dam loop from Schieferberg
4.7
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883
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2.19km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
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Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 1.37 km for 448 m
Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-9:30 PM (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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58 m
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534 m
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1.07 km
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1.23 km
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1.24 km
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1.34 km
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1.82 km
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1.87 km
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2.19 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
898 m
578 m
431 m
185 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.08 km
792 m
295 m
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Well, I'll start very smartly and leave it with the 458-meter-long suspension bridge. That's pretty harmless. Only when you stand still do you notice something smacking. Of course, I'm also there early, so that not many people …
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There's no time for a hike, it takes too much energy before the journey home. So, to the Rappbode Dam.
The really impressive dam is a huge visitor magnet there, you can get a fantastic overview of everything from the observation tower, and of course the gigantic suspension bridge …
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This cable suspension bridge is one of the longest in the world.
It is 483 meters long and weighs 118 tons.
The bridge is approximately 100 meters high.
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