The great jump of the horse from the rock (Hexentanzplatz) over the valley to the other rock (Rosstrappe), so that the princess Brunhilde could get to safety from the giant Bodo. When the horse's hoof hit the rock, this hoof print was created and so the 403m high granite rock was given the name "Rosstrappe".

Translated by

•

Kareen

April 29, 2020

Hiking

According to the legend of the Rosstrappe, this hoof print was made when Princess Brunhilde jumped from the witch dance place to the Rosstrappe with her horse. She was on the run from Knight Bodo, who fell into the Bode during this jump.

Translated by

•

Stan296

January 6, 2022

Hiking

Beautiful legend that is associated with the hoof print

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best Hikes to The Hoofprint of Brunhilde's Horse (Rosstrappe)

4.8

(1045)

3,908

hikers

1. Viewpoint over Thale – Ascent to the Rosstrappe loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

7.91km

02:37

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(1092)

4,000

hikers

2. View of the Bode River – Viewpoint over Thale loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

7.70km

02:34

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(893)

3,105

hikers

3. View of the Bode River – Viewpoint over Thale loop from Thale Musestieg

16.7km

05:35

640m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 440 m

Weather

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Thale, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Steiniger Aufstieg zur Roßtrappe

Harzer Hexenstieg: Bodetal Gorge Trail

View of Bodetal and Thale from Hexentanzplatz

Chairlift to Rosstrappe (Sessellift zur Roßtrappe)

Theaterfelsen

Im Bodetal

Blick Zur Rosstrappe

Bode River in Bodetal

Rosstrappe Legend Viewpoint

View of the Bodetal Gorge from Hirschstieg

View of Thale from the Cable Car

The Hoofprint of Brunhilde's Horse (Rosstrappe)

1. Viewpoint over Thale – Ascent to the Rosstrappe loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

2. View of the Bode River – Viewpoint over Thale loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

3. View of the Bode River – Viewpoint over Thale loop from Thale Musestieg

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️