Circular hiking trail from Neuwerk to the Rappbode dam with Titan RT (HWN 62 & 9915)

The starting point is the parking spot in Neuwerk. From there, cross the bridge, walk past the bus stop and continue straight on the HET path (blue triangle). From here, a bit of fitness is required, because it first goes uphill over root and forest soil. Once at the top, you have a wonderful panoramic view of Neuwerk. An old enchanted fallen tree forms a small gate. After going through the tree gate, bear left at the end of the path. The varied path ends after approx. 1.1 km on a wider natural path. At the fork, follow the path to the left and walk about 500m until you get to the L96. Arriving at the country road, turn sharp left and walk around 900 m behind the crash barrier. Then you will reach the parking spots of Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode dam. Cross this and head in the direction of the Harzdrenalin visitor center and further in the direction of the Megaziplin, suspension bridge and children's playground. Once at the top, you have a breathtaking view over the Rappbode dam, as well as the Wendefurth dams. Furthermore, you can admire the courageous zipliners from ABOVE, which slide down the dam down into the valley every minute on a rope or would you like to get your own special action kick?

For the absolute adrenaline junkies among you, we have another tip – you can jump directly from the suspension bridge with the Gigaswing. Well, do you fancy it? Please book appointments in advance via

You are also welcome to continue your hike via the RT suspension bridge. It is definitely worthwhile and there is a special stamp of the Harzer Wandernadel on top. Those of you who are not afraid of heights can also hike your tour in the classic way on solid ground. Next to the playground, a zig-zag path leads directly down to the dam wall, which you can then easily cross on the footpath - always keeping an eye on the megazippers and suspension bridge walkers. At the end of the dam wall and suspension bridge, the zigzag path continues down into the valley in the direction of the Wendefurth dam. How about a small boat tour over the dam here?

Now that you're about halfway through the tour, it's time to stop off. A fish restaurant and a floating restaurant invite you to linger and dine. After your refreshment you continue over the Wendefurth dam wall, where a Harzdrenalin offer awaits you. With the Wallrunnig you can run down the dam wall. Please make an appointment online in advance! At the end of the dam you will come across the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg (HHSt), which you hike towards Neuwerk. After approx. 300 m you will come to the stamping point no. 62 of the Harzer Wandernadel with a fantastic view of the Wendefurth dam. It continues about 4 km on the HHSt on different sections - through enchanted forests, wide meadows, narrow paths until you reach the foothills of the dam directly at the water. Idyllic, over more paths, forests and along the river Bode you get back to Neuwerk to your starting point.

There are no known safety instructions.

On some sections of the route, short-term impairments, detours and road closures can occur at any time due to forest changes and storm damage. Inform yourself shortly before your hike.

Current information can be found here>

Sturdy shoes, functional clothing, backpack food, sun and rain protection are recommended.

Don't forget to pack your (mobile phone) camera, the Harzer Wandernadel stamp booklet and, if necessary, binoculars.

On this circular tour, you have the opportunity to collect two of the coveted stamps of the Harzer Wandernadel.

No. 46 - Talsperre Wendefurth

No. 9915 - Hängebrücke (special stamp)

In the Harz town of Neuwerk, we recommend the small detour to the Neuwerk water wheel, which is located behind the Bodertaler Basecamp. Unfortunately, you cannot get directly to the water wheel. However, it can be admired from the opposite side of the river Bode. To do this, pass the bridge directly at the parking lot and keep to the right. Always along the Bodetal Basecamp. After just a few meters you can see the yellow sign for the Dennert fir tree and a small bench. Here you cross the green strip and have a direct view of the Neuwerk water wheel.

You can reach Neuwerk by car

- via the B27 from the direction of Braunlage and Blankenburg - the B244 / B27 from Wernigerode

- as well as via the B81 junction L96 from the direction of Hasselfelde

Free parking is available.

You can reach the Harz town of Neuwerk by bus (changes possible) of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe:

from direction Wernigerode

from Blankenburg

from the direction of Hasselfelde

from Braunlage - change at Elbingerode Markt

from Benneckenstein - change at Elbingerode Markt

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TIP :

With the Harz Holiday Ticket, you can travel throughout the Harz region free of charge.

HATIX - free use of the public bus lines of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, the Q-Bus local transport company, the Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH, and the Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz in the Harz district. Now also free use in the districts of Goslar and Göttingen.

More information is available at: www.hatix.info

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Wanderkarte - Stadt Oberharz am Brocken 1:25000 ; ISBN 978-3-86973-065-3

tourist information office Elbingerode

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