Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt

The Top 20 Gorges in Saxony-Anhalt

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Saxony-Anhalt. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Saxony-Anhalt.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Ilsetal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The romantic valley can be found in the Upper Harz Mountains, more precisely on the way from Ilsenburg to the Brocken. The Ilsetal bears the name of the river Ilse, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Bodekessel

Highlight • Gorge

High and safe above the Bodekessel you can hear how powerful the Bode flows through the rocks. And if you look closely, you might even find the giant knight Bodo, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Bodetal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Bode Valley. A landscape like in Lord of the Rings. I was overwhelmed. Leave it as it is and take your trash with you✌️

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

View of the Bodetal from the Roßtrappe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rosstrappe rock near Thale, which protrudes far above, impresses above all with its steep edges and its view. Hundreds of meters of steep flanks fall here and somewhere down …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Harzer Hexenstieg — Bodetal Gorge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Bodetal is probably the most beautiful valley in the Harz Mountains and is also one of the most beautiful gorges in Germany. In some places it is also referred …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

View over Thale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely has something. Wide views, even from exposed places.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Hirschgrund Serpentines Between Bode and La Viershöhe

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Demanding ascent or descent. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are mandatory, sticks are recommended. Once you have made the ascent, you will be rewarded with a great view from La Viershöhe. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

View of the Bodetal and Thale from the Hexentanzplatz

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are numerous views around the Bode Kessel, all of which are highlights.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Prince's view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great highlight in the Harz Mountains. Here you have a good view of the Bode valley and stamp number 70 is right nearby.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

View of the Bodetal Gorge from Hexentanzplatz

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very beautiful and legendary place. The views from up here into the Bode Valley and Thale are magnificent. Just enjoy! Even in bad weather (fog, rain) this place has its charm.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Saxony-Anhalt

#rideFAR – your most epic Tours from around the world

Collection by

ORBIT360

Unstrut Cycle Path – from the source in Eichsfeld to the River Saale

Cycling Collection by

Unstrutradweg

Berlin-Hameln Cycle Route – From West to East

Cycling Collection by

Sebastian Gliem

Karst Trail in Germany's Southern Harz Mountains – Where Water Meets Limestone

Hiking Collection by

Renée

Feengrotten Kyffhäuserweg – Hike Germany's trail

Hiking Collection by

Saale-Unstrut

Gravel bikepacking from Hamburg to Munich

Cycling Collection by

Marius Quast | Bike, Ski & Abenteuer

Saale Cycle Path part 2 – culture and nature along the river

Cycling Collection by

Saaleradweg

The Harz-Rundweg – once around the low mountain range in the Harz foreland

Cycling Collection by

Johanna

Most popular routes in Saxony-Anhalt

Hiking in Saxony-Anhalt

Cycling in Saxony-Anhalt

Waterfall hikes in Saxony-Anhalt

Easy hikes in Saxony-Anhalt

Gravel biking in Saxony-Anhalt

Road Cycling Routes in Saxony-Anhalt

MTB Trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Running Trails in Saxony-Anhalt

Mountain Hikes in Saxony-Anhalt

Most popular attractions in Saxony-Anhalt

Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Castles

Waterfalls

Caves

Huts

Bike Parks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Saxony-Anhalt region by region:

Halle-Saale-Unstrut Saalekreis Burgenlandkreis Harz Mountains

Explore more

Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Saxony-Anhalt for your next adventure:

Saxony Rhineland-Palatinate Baden-Württemberg Bavaria Thuringia North Rhine-Westphalia Lower Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Hesse Brandenburg Saarland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Top 20 Gorges in Saxony-Anhalt

Ilsetal Valley

Bodekessel

Bodetal Viewpoint

View of the Bodetal from the Roßtrappe

Harzer Hexenstieg — Bodetal Gorge Trail

View over Thale

Hirschgrund Serpentines Between Bode and La Viershöhe

View of the Bodetal and Thale from the Hexentanzplatz

Prince's view

View of the Bodetal Gorge from Hexentanzplatz

Other adventures in Saxony-Anhalt

Most popular routes in Saxony-Anhalt

Most popular attractions in Saxony-Anhalt

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️