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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Osterode am Harz
Osterode

View of the Vorsperre Dam – Viewpoint at the Sösetalsperre loop from Lerbach

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Osterode am Harz
Osterode

View of the Vorsperre Dam – Viewpoint at the Sösetalsperre loop from Lerbach

Hard

5.0

(3)

3

hikers

View of the Vorsperre Dam – Viewpoint at the Sösetalsperre loop from Lerbach

06:07

20.6km

620m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Nationalpark Harz

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3.48 km

Schindelkopf Köte Shelter & HWN Stamp Station 143

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In earlier times the charcoal burner lived in such a kote when they went about their work in the summer. The charcoal burners had to guard their kilns day and night.

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2

3.83 km

Ackerfastweg

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This way is only recommended with suitable shoes!

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3

6.35 km

Dead Forest on Nasser Weg

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Unfortunately, a sad highlight on the Nassen Weg. Here, especially during storms, extreme caution is required. The dead spruce trees have lost their stability and are now increasingly bending over.

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6.66 km

View of the Upper Harz

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A highlight on the Nassen Weg, the view towards the Upper Harz.

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15.1 km

View of the Vorsperre Dam

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Spectacular waterfall into the water of the reservoir.

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16.7 km

Benches at the Sösetalsperre dam

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Great rest area with two benches facing west. On the southern shore of the reservoir, this is the only acceptable break.

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18.5 km

Viewpoint at the Sösetalsperre

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Best view of the dam

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18.5 km

View of the Söse Reservoir

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A great opportunity for a break with a lake view.

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

5.14 km

435 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.98 km

2.48 km

486 m

342 m

< 100 m

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