Best hard trails in Thale
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Explore the most popular hard trails near Thale with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (135)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The route begins at the Hexentanzplatz in Thale. A very beautiful valley hike starts along the Bode on rocky ground. The descent to the valley station is very rocky and relatively steep. The side road into the valley or the cable car (downhill) can be us. The Bodetal can also be used for the way back from Treseburg - it's much nicer than the "forest path hike" from Treseburg to Hexentanzplatz (but fewer views). Alternate if...
- 4.6 (78)·Hard·14.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. The Bodetal between Thale and Treseburg is one of the most important breakthrough valleys in Central Germany. Bird species such as the kingfisher and dipper breed in the river valley, which is a nature reserve. In addition, rare plants and animals find a habitat in the Bodetal - be sure to keep your eyes open when hiking. When leaving the Bodetal, you hike uphill for a good kilometer in steep serpentines. From the...
- 4.5 (67)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. Starting in Thale, this hike leads to Treseburg through the Bode Valley, also known as the "German Grand Canyon" for good reason. The route initially leads along the banks of the Bode, accompanied by the babbling river. Then deep gorges and dizzying heights lead over the Harz Witches' Trail. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Bridge - Witches' Bridge - Maiden's Bridge - Sun Cliff - Bode Valley
- 4.6 (53)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The White Deer is a great vantage point in Treseburg, located about 150 metres above the Bode Valley. From here you have an excellent view over the valley all the way to the Brocken. The Prinzensicht lookout tower (stamp 70) is another vantage point that can be found near the Hexentanzplatz. From here, the view also extends over the Bode Valley. On the opposite side of the valley you can see a cross erected in honour of...
- 4.3 (26)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrVaried hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. On this trail, you will encounter a beautiful and varied natural landscape with many viewing opportunities. Highlights: - Bülowhöhe viewpoint - Devil's Bridge - Bodekessel - Witches' Path - La Viershöhe - Bodetal view
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt. This route starts at the car park in Thale, very close to the main railway station. It leads along a circular route to Stecklenberg. It also leads to sights such as the famous Hexentanzplatz, the Sommerklippen and the Burgberg. There are several picnic and viewing points along the way, inviting to linger. The trail returns to the starting point along the edge of the Stecklenburg forest. There are other sights to discover in Thale, as well as...