Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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946 m

Bode Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Walking along the Bode is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sun in beautiful nature and let your mind wander. 🌱🌳🌿

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1.94 km

Witches' Bridge (Bodetal)

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The valley of the Warm Bode and the Cold Bode in the Harz Mountains is called the Bode Valley. In a narrower sense, the term Bode Valley refers only to …

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2.17 km

Devil's Bridge (Bode Valley)

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The Devil's Bridge signals a return to civilized terrain for people and the river. At this point you can look forward to a beer, a wine or home-style cooking in the nearby Königsruh inn.

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2.28 km

Bode River in the Bodetal

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In the hot weather, we really enjoyed this shady, beautiful path... and there are always great spots to rest along the shore ☀️
And we also liked that it wasn't quite as crowded there 😇

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2.29 km

Bodekessel

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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, …

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2.95 km

Maiden's Bridge over the Bode

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The Jungfernbrücke is located in the Hirschgrund at the Gasthaus Königsruhe in the Bodetal directly below the vantage point on the Roßtrappe. This narrow, stone pedestrian bridge allows you to …

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3.94 km

View of the Bode River and the Hinkelsteine

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The Bodetal on the eastern foothills of the low mountain range is one of the most spectacular valleys in the Harz Mountains. ⛰🧑‍🦯🏞

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4.33 km

Bode Valley in the Harz Nature Park

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The deeply incised Bode Valley once fascinated the great poets Goethe and Fontane – no wonder it's a popular destination for nature lovers.

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4.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

1.13 km

438 m

281 m

115 m

Surfaces

1.38 km

1.13 km

1.05 km

595 m

528 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

-2°C

-8°C

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