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·11.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The route begins at the Hexentanzplatz in Thale. From there, a very beautiful valley hike begins along the Bode on rocky ground. The descent to the valley station is very rocky and relatively steep. If necessary, the side road into the valley or the cable car (downhill) can be used. 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...
- 4.6 (77)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried loop 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 Hexentanzplatz zoo,...
- 4.5 (67)·Hard·11.6 mi·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 a reason. The route initially leads along the banks of the Bode, with the river babbling along with the route. Then deep gorges and dizzying heights lead over the Harzer Hexenstieg. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Bridge - Witches Bridge - Maiden Bridge - Sun cliff - Bodetal
- 4.6 (53)·Hard·12.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bodetal nature reserve, Saxony-Anhalt. The White Deer is a great lookout point in Treseburg, located about 150 meters above the Bode Valley. From here you have an excellent view over the valley to the Brocken. The lookout tower Prinzensicht (stamp 70) is another lookout point, which 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 that was erected in honor of Baron...
- 4.3 (26)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 6–7 hrVaried hiking trail in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. On this way you will encounter a beautiful and varied natural landscape with many opportunities for views. Highlights: - Bülowhöhe lookout point - Devil's Bridge - Bodekessel - Hexenstieg - La Viershöhe - Bodetal view
- 4.4 (19)·Hard·10.8 mi·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...