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Königshütte Reservoir – Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

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Königshütte Reservoir – Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

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Königshütte Reservoir – Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

01:23

5.29km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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570 m

Picnic Area With View of the Reservoir

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Nice seating. In general, there are plenty of seating options all around.

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2.94 km

Königshütte Reservoir

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

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3.92 km

Königshütte Dam (Königshütte Reservoir)

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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 and 1952 to 1956, but is also used to raise low water levels and generate electricity. The hydroelectric plant has a nominal output of 60 kW and generates 0.18 GWh per year.
The slightly curved wall is 108 m long and has a volume of 13,500 m³. It can be overflowed almost across its entire width. A fishbelly flap is installed in one field, which can be lowered by 1.5 m to relieve flooding.
The reservoir has a volume of 1.2 million m³ and covers an area of 32 hectares. Part of the water is channeled from here through a 1,795 m long tunnel to the Rappbode Dam. The other part flows into the Bode to the Wendefurth dam, where it rejoins the water from the Rappbode dam.
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4.07 km

Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42)

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There is an easy circular path around the dam.

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4.79 km

View of the Königshütte Reservoir

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Take your time and relax on the specially built bench with a view of the Königshütte dam

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5.19 km

View of the Königshütte Dam

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An approximately six-kilometer loop leads around the reservoir. On the south side you walk on a forest path, on the north side on an asphalt road.

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5.26 km

Rest Area With Hut and View of the Brocken

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Very nice rest area with seating and view of Brocken

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5.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

197 m

102 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.50 km

130 m

106 m

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Weather

Monday 24 August

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March 25, 2022,Königshütte 🏞️ (HWN42)Überleitungssperre 🌊

The Königshütte transfer dam is part of the East Harz Rappbode dam system. The 18 meter high and 108 meter long dam was built between 1952 and 1956. It is located between Rübeland and Königshütte near the former Trogfurter Bridge.

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September 18, 2024,Überleitungssperre 🌊Königshütte (HWN042)

😎This hike starts in 🅿️📍Königshütte. This hike leads through the historical but also legendary Bodfeld. The name of the town Königshütte, from which the dam also takes its name, is probably due to the nearby Ottonian hunting lodge and a high medieval iron smelting works. Whether on foot, with a stroller, balance bike or bicycle, this route can be easily …

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October 2, 2022,Wandern Königshütte zur Trogfurther Brücke HWN 41,42

Nice relaxed family tour with castle ruins and reservoir. Also suitable for small children.

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September 10, 2023,FamilySpaziergang um die Talsperre Königshütte

...on the bike this morning...took a family walk after lunch. In the best weather, of course. 🌄☀️😎

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February 10, 2023,Königshütter Talsperre❄️🌞🌲😎

Whether on foot, with a stroller, balance bike or bicycle, this route is easily manageable. Also ideal for your four-legged friends.
Everywhere along the way you will find enough seating for picnicking or relaxing. The Harz hiking pin stamp is located directly at the dam wall. From here you have a magical view over the water to the Wurmberg and …

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March 15, 2024,Wandertour 003.1/2024 - Königshütte

Just a short tour today, as tomorrow we're off to Goslar for extreme hiking. Collected 2 stamps ♟️ and went on to the apartment in Goslar.

Stamp hunt 🥾🏞♟🚶🏼‍♀️:
Harz hiking pin
041 Ruins of Königsburg
042 Trogfurther Bridge

Göthe in the Harz Mountains
No. 06 Ruin Königsburg (HWN 041)
No. 07 Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 042)

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June 21, 2023,HZ - Ruine Königsburg (HWN 41) zur Trogfurther Brücke (HWN 42)

Circular route around the Königshütte dam with a steep ascent to the Königsburg ruins (HWN 41) to the Trogfurther bridge (HWN 42). Easy hike partly on gravel and partly on asphalt without any shade. There are nicer hiking trails. I would rather not recommend this tour.

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April 21, 2024,Barrierefrei bei Königshütte

If you don't turn off at km 5.7 like we did, but go straight on, you'll actually get a small, barrier-free circular walk. For young and old, for children with balance bikes or still in a stroller, and in my unprofessional opinion, it would also work with a wheelchair. There are plenty of places to sit and picnic around the …

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Königshütte Reservoir – Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42) loop from Königshütte (Harz)

Bode Gorge

Picnic Area With View of the Reservoir

Königshütte Reservoir

Königshütte Dam (Königshütte Reservoir)

Trogfurther Bridge (HWN 42)

View of the Königshütte Reservoir

View of the Königshütte Dam

Rest Area With Hut and View of the Brocken

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