Above the Söse dam between Forellensprung, Wolfsklippe and Grosser Hölle is the nature and health resort Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken situated.

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In the course of community restructuring Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken was incorporated into the town Osterode in the year 1972. Today ca. 350 citizens live in the community. Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken is a state approved national park and health resort. The village Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken came into being through the joining of the two villages in the year 1850.

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Tourism in Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken is one of the main sources of income today. The village has its own health resort administration. Peace and recreation can be enjoyed here fully. More than 100km of sign-posted hiking paths with refuges and resting benches lead into the nearby environment.
Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken is ideal for soft winter sports as there are 2 well tracked round cross-country runs directly at the doorstep.

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On the spot of the Christus-church, which was built in the year 1966, stood a school and prayer house before. This was built in the year 1854. Riefensbeek-Kamschlacken also has a forest public swimming pool, village community centre and a fire brigade. The village is also well-known through the Sösespatzen, choir and traditional costume group, which is by now known beyond German borders. The group was founded in the year 1966.

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Information 'Mittelberg cross-country run' (circular track)
Access: Kohlungsplatz, village end Kamschlacken. Total length: 7,5km, altitude difference 180m

Roland-cross-country run (circular track)
Access: Kohlungsplatz, total length: 1,5 km, altitude difference 20m