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Rappbode Dam – Rappbode-Talsperre - Doppelseilrutsche 01📷 H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rappbode Dam

Oberharz am Brocken, Germany

Oddities

Germany’s highest dam wall, with one of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges strung beside it. The road crosses the dam crest and there are car parks at both ends.

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Oberharz am Brocken, Germany
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
51.7415, 10.8920
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping am BrockenCampsite
    8 km from Rappbode Dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz BocksbergMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Rappbode Dam · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz Braugasthof Brauner HirschMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Rappbode Dam · 10 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Harz Mountain CampCampsite
    15 km from Rappbode Dam
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Harz-Camp Bremer TeichCampsite
    16 km from Rappbode Dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilpark HarzblickMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Rappbode Dam · 30 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
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All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Rappbode Dam?

Rappbode Dam is in Oberharz am Brocken, Germany, at GPS 51.7415, 10.8920. It is about 10 km from Thale.

Can you camp near Rappbode Dam?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Reiterhof an der Talsperre, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Rappbode Dam?

Rappbode Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Harz: half-timbered towns and the Brocken.

What is there to see near Rappbode Dam?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hexentanzplatz (9 km), Quedlinburg Old Town (18 km), Torfhaus Brocken view (26 km) and Rammelsberg Mine (36 km).

When is the best time to visit Rappbode Dam?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)