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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Landkreis Harz

Thale

Witches' Tree

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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains

Landkreis Harz

Thale

Witches' Tree

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Witches' Tree

Recommended by 37 mountain bikers out of 39

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

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    1. Lauenburg Castle Ruins – Hexentanzplatz (Witches' Dance Plateau) loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

    18.9km

    01:47

    520m

    520m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    2. Lauenburg Castle Ruins – Glockenstein loop from Friedrichsbrunn

    15.6km

    01:21

    370m

    370m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    3. Thale Witch House – Old Quarry Winch Relics loop from Stecklenberg

    22.4km

    01:47

    430m

    430m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    January 5, 2025

    This highlight was created through an excavation.

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      May 8, 2023

      Great place, photo wise..bike shoulders, up the stairs and enjoy.

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        April 2, 2023

        Cool place. Where can you walk under a tree?

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          June 7, 2023

          A highlight of the Harz! However, the stairs are so narrow that the bike is better left at the bottom. It's not worth driving upstairs either.

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            October 5, 2023

            Park your bikes and enjoy this fascinating witch tree

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              August 4, 2025

              Very nice corner to walk and let everything dangle 😎👍

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

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