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Rotestein (HWN 54) – Rappbode Dam loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Rotestein (HWN 54) – Rappbode Dam loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

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Rotestein (HWN 54) – Rappbode Dam loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

00:40

8.34km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.82 km for 109 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.62 km

Rotestein (HWN 54)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rotestein is a lookout point that is not easily forgotten. It can be easily reached via a hiking trail from the Stemberghaus charcoal factory and, at 505 meters high, offers a fantastic view of the Rappbodetalsperre, the largest in terms of volume in the Harz. However, you cannot see the 100 meter high dam from the Rotestein. On the other hand, when the view is clear, you can see Wurmberg and Brocken. A great vantage point, especially at sunset!

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2.48 km

Rotestein Trailhead Parking (HWN 54)

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Small free parking lot

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4.74 km

Rappbode Dam

Highlight • Monument

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 Rappbodetalsperre is 415 meters long and with a height of 106 meters it is also the largest dam in Germany. It is able to hold a water surface of 390 hectares and more than 109 million cubic meters of water.
The Rappbodetalsperre forms the core of a large-scale dam system in the Eastern Harz, which consists of the Rappbode and Hassel pre-dams, the transfer dam at Königshütte, the Kalte Bode flood protection basin (almond wood reservoir) near Königshütte, as well as the dam and the Wendefurth pumped storage plant.

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4.75 km

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Walking the bridge is really great. Due to the corona, this is currently only possible in one direction, on the dam wall next door you can then go back and see the imposing bridge from the side.

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4.84 km

Titan RT Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A detour is definitely worth it

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5.60 km

View of the power plant

Highlight • Monument

What kind of pipes, this is how energy is obtained.

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7.12 km

Old explosives store/bunker

Highlight • Cave

somewhat hidden entrance, unfortunately (or fortunately ;-)) closed, who knows what's lurking there ^^

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8.13 km

Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A charcoal burner museum, an inn and a stamp office for the Harz hiking nobility await you here. If you've been wondering how the charcoal that grills your steak through is produced, you'll find out here. In addition to real charcoal, liquid charcoal is also available in the shop. Does it burn just as well as the real one? There is a parking lot on the premises.

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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

716 m

463 m

354 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

2.02 km

549 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Rotestein (HWN 54) – Rappbode Dam loop from Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus

Rotestein (HWN 54)

Rotestein Trailhead Parking (HWN 54)

Rappbode Dam

Rappbode Dam and Suspension Bridge

Titan RT Suspension Bridge

View of the power plant

Old explosives store/bunker

Stemberghaus Charcoal Works (HWN 60)

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