--- title: "Connection route \"Himmel & Höhle\" (HWN 88 & 9915)" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/tour/connection-route-himmel-hoehle-hwn-88-9915" description: "Discover the connection hiking route \"Himmel & H\"ohle\" between Rübeland and the Rappbode reservoir in the beautiful Harz! Immerse yourself in a world full of fascinating natural wonders and exciting events. Start your journey in the mysterious dripstone caves of Rübeland. Here you will find an underground beauty that will leave you amazed. Admire the intricately shaped stalactites and stalagmites as you wander through the winding passages. An unforgettable experience for young and old! But that is just the beginning. The connection hiking route \"Himmel & H\"ohle\" takes you further to the Rappbode reservoir, where you can experience pure adrenaline. But first, you climb the viewpoint Hoher Kleef on the zigzag path, where you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the cave town Rübeland and the Brocken panorama. Here you will also find stamp point No. 88 of the Harzer Wandernadel to capture your memory of this day. The short path to the viewpoint at approx. 650 m is demanding, but the reward is definitely worth it. After this somewhat strenuous section, an easy hiking trail without great effort awaits you. Wide, paved paths lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Harz. Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature as you approach the next highlight. The view of the impressive Rappbode reservoir will delight you. At various viewpoints you can linger and fully enjoy the impressive scenery. Relax, have a short picnic, and recharge your energy for the rest of your hike. At the end of the hike, another highlight awaits you at Harzdrenalin. Here you can climb the Solitair observation tower and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire region. Feel the adrenaline rush as you cross the suspension bridge or fly rapidly over the reservoir with the megazipline and experience the Harz from a completely new perspective. And the best part? You don’t have to worry about the return trip. A bus will conveniently take you back to your starting point so you can focus entirely on your experiences. Don’t miss the chance to dive into the fascinating world of dripstone caves, enjoy the Harz casually with a short hike, and at the end of the eventful day experience pure adrenaline at Harzdrenalin. Start your adventure today!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/81372703/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Connection route "Himmel & Höhle" (HWN 88 & 9915) ========================================================= - 6.42 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Walking / hiking Logo - Signpost Heaven & Cave Connecting route between the cave village Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode Dam Baumann Cave - Column Hall Mystical and graceful: the stalactites in the Hermannshöhle. Viewing pavilion on the "Hohen Kleef" Viewing pavilion & stamp point at "Hohen Kleef" Connecting path between the cave village Rübeland and Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode Dam Connecting path between the cave village Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode Reservoir Connecting path between the cave village Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode reservoir Connecting path between the cave village Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode reservoir Connecting path between the cave town of Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode Reservoir Connecting path between the cave town Rübeland & Harzdrenalin at the Rappbode Reservoir Rappbodetalsperre View of the dam wall of the Rappbode Dam View of the Solitair observation tower Solitair observation tower with megazipline and suspension bridge (Harzdrenalin) Solitair and suspension bridge (Harzdrenalin) View of the Rappbodetalsperre Blossom by the roadside - 1:50 h - 6.42 km - 141 m - 90 m - 402 m - 518 m - 116 m - - Start: Parking lot at Hermannshöhle - Destination: Dam / Harzdrenalin The connection hiking route "Himmel & H"ohle" with a length of approx. 6.5 km offers you the perfect combination of nature experience and thrill. Experience the fascinating world of the dripstone caves and let yourself be inspired by the exciting events from Harzdrenalin. An unforgettable adventure for the whole family! Discover the connection hiking route "Himmel & H"ohle" between Rübeland and the Rappbode reservoir in the beautiful Harz! Immerse yourself in a world full of fascinating natural wonders and exciting events. Start your journey in the mysterious dripstone caves of Rübeland. Here you will find an underground beauty that will leave you amazed. Admire the intricately shaped stalactites and stalagmites as you wander through the winding passages. An unforgettable experience for young and old! But that is just the beginning. The connection hiking route "Himmel & H"ohle" takes you further to the Rappbode reservoir, where you can experience pure adrenaline. But first, you climb the viewpoint Hoher Kleef on the zigzag path, where you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the cave town Rübeland and the Brocken panorama. Here you will also find stamp point No. 88 of the Harzer Wandernadel to capture your memory of this day. The short path to the viewpoint at approx. 650 m is demanding, but the reward is definitely worth it. After this somewhat strenuous section, an easy hiking trail without great effort awaits you. Wide, paved paths lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Harz. Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature as you approach the next highlight. The view of the impressive Rappbode reservoir will delight you. At various viewpoints you can linger and fully enjoy the impressive scenery. Relax, have a short picnic, and recharge your energy for the rest of your hike. At the end of the hike, another highlight awaits you at Harzdrenalin. Here you can climb the Solitair observation tower and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire region. Feel the adrenaline rush as you cross the suspension bridge or fly rapidly over the reservoir with the megazipline and experience the Harz from a completely new perspective. And the best part? You don’t have to worry about the return trip. A bus will conveniently take you back to your starting point so you can focus entirely on your experiences. Don’t miss the chance to dive into the fascinating world of dripstone caves, enjoy the Harz casually with a short hike, and at the end of the eventful day experience pure adrenaline at Harzdrenalin. Start your adventure today! Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (25%) Gravel (55%) Trail (20%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Start your hike at the Hermannshöhle parking lot and follow the small signs "Himmel & H"ohle". Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, backpack provisions, sun and rain protection. Remember to pack a (mobile) camera, Harzer Wandernadel stamp booklet, and optionally binoculars. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****You can reach Rübeland by car** \- via the B27 from Braunlage and Blankenburg \- the B244/B27 from Wernigerode. \- as well as via the B81 turning off at L96 from Hasselfelde Read more **Parking****Parking lot - Mühlental:** Coming from Elbingerode, parking spaces for cars, motorcycles, and caravans, fee required **Parking lot Baumann's Cave:** **Parking spaces for cars** directly at **Baumann's Cave:** fee required **Parking lot Hermannshöhle:** (at the old station - right side of the river "Bode") Coming from Hasselfelde, parking spaces for cars, fee required **Parking lot - at the outdoor pool "Bodeperle":** Coming from Blankenburg, parking spaces for cars, motorcycles, and caravans, fee required Read more **Public transportation**You can reach the **cave town Rübeland** by bus from the from Wernigerode from Blankenburg from Hasselfelde from Braunlage from Benneckenstein **TIP:** With the Harzer UrlaubsTicket you are mobile free of charge throughout the entire Harz district. HATIX - the free use of the public bus lines of Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe, Q-Bus Nahverkehrsgesellschaft, Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH as well as the Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz in the Harz district. More information at: **Return trip Rappbode reservoir by bus to Rübeland:** The stop is located directly at the parking lot of the Harzdrenalin visitor center. See the timetable of the Read more Additional information **Tourist Information Elbingerode/Cave town Rübeland/Königshütte** Markt 338875 Oberharz am Brocken OT Elbingerode Phone: 039454 89487 Read more Literature Unfortunately, no literature is known. Read more Author Mandy Leonhardt Organization Tourismusbetrieb der Stadt Oberharz am Brocken License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Visit one or both dripstone caves (Baumann's and Hermannshöhle) - Hoher Kleef viewpoint with stamp point (HWN 88) - Rappbode reservoir - Events from Harzdrenalin with special stamp of the Harzer Wandernadel on the TITAN RT suspension bridge (HWN 9915) Read more Safety guidelines No safety instructions are known. On some route sections, short-term impairments, detours, and path closures may occur at any time due to forest change and storm damage. Please check shortly before your hike. Current notices can be found Read more Map Hiking map - City Oberharz am Brocken 1:25000; ISBN 978-3-86973-248-0 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Cave/dripstone cave - Tours 5.06 km - Walking / hiking 14.90 km - Walking / hiking 28.94 km - Walking / hiking **outdooractive** Contact Oberharz am Brocken Download GPX file - - - -