Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 64 out of 69 mountain bikers
Location: Thale, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
From Rosstrappe the presidential way down, preferably before 10 clock early. Then there are hardly any hikers on the way.
May 27, 2018
The Roßtrappe is 403 m above sea level. NN high granite rock in the Harz Mountains. According to legend, the giant Bodo once pursued the beautiful king's daughter Brunhilde, whom he wanted to marry against her will. Brunhilde escaped on a white steed, but suddenly a deep abyss opened up in front of her. With a bold leap she crossed over to the rock on the other side, where she lost her crown, which sank in the raging river. However, her pursuer fell and was turned into a dog who has been guarding the princess' crown ever since. The impression of the horse's hoof can still be seen today. The giant Bodo gave the river the name Bode. (Source: Wikipedia)
The last few meters to the Rosstrappe are no longer rideable. For nice photos with the bike you should definitely take it with you.
July 9, 2017
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