Rappbode Forebay – Brocken Summit loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

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Rappbode Forebay – Brocken Summit loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

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Rappbode Forebay – Brocken Summit loop from Stadt Hasselfelde

04:28

57.0km

1,090m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 8 m

After 37.8 km for 13 m

After 46.2 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.42 km

Rappbode Forebay

Highlight • Monument

From the Rappbode Dam, you have breathtaking views over dense forests, rolling hills, and the shimmering water. The surrounding nature invites you to linger, hike, and breathe deeply.

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28.4 km

Brocken Weather Station

Highlight • Monument

The weather station is now also equipped with a 360 degree chamber.

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28.5 km

Brocken Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The HSB (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) have parked a (red) tank car with extinguishing water on the Brocken for possible accidents. The wagon stands on a trolley, in winter it goes into …

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28.7 km

Brocken Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Harz above the tree line. Certainly not the most exciting climb on a mountain bike, but still a must, simply because it's there. ;-)

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31.8 km

Brockenstraße

Highlight • Trail

The view of Brocken and Wurmberg is impressive 🍃😊🍂🌞

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34.2 km

Glashüttenweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

Actually good to drive in both directions.

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37.7 km

The Trudenstein is still below the Hohnekamm and is included in the system of the Harzer hiking nobility with the number 17. Even if not so high; the view is still great and a bit of climbing is also necessary.

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