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Oberharz am Brocken

Hassel Forebay – Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

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Oberharz am Brocken

Hassel Forebay – Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

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Hassel Forebay – Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53) loop from Hassel-Vorsperre

02:07

7.77km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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2.15 km

Bench with a view of the pond near Hasselvorsperre

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Man almost runs past trying to find the way to the Hasselvorsperre.

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3.15 km

Hassel Forebay and Floodplain

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The Hassel, which flows in front of the fore-dam, with its meandering course, which fits beautifully into the valley. This can only be observed if too much water is not released from the fore-dam.

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3.26 km

Hassel Forebay

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

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3.29 km

Hasselvorsperre Dam and Picnic Area

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Beautiful circular route with the HWN stamping point right next to the dam.

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3.31 km

Hasselvorsperre Dam (HWN 53)

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The small river Hassel is dammed here, which was built in the years 1956-1959. The reservoir, which is normally full to the brim, is part of the Rappbode dam system. …

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5.87 km

Bee Educational Trail Hasselfelde

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On a stretch of about four kilometers, information boards provide information about the vitamin content of honey, its healthy effects, production and also about the fact that even in ancient Greece Hippocrates recommended honey as a remedy.

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6.26 km

Hassel Forebay

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7.04 km

Beehives and Beekeeping Hut on the Hassel-Vorsperre Bee Trail

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Definitely worth seeing 👍

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7.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

5.65 km

1.60 km

236 m

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Friday 26 June

33°C

20°C

11 %

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