Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Bodetal

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Start point

Train Station

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1.01 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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1.25 km

Bode Valley Trail

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

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1.96 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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2.11 km

In the Bode Valley

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A little fairytale world in itself.

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2.27 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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3.54 km

Rocky ascent to the Roßtrappe

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A rocky and exciting climb. Be careful if you are restricted in walking. But the view is fantastic.

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4.03 km

Viewpoint over Thale

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Thale is located on the north-eastern edge of the Harz Mountains, where the Bode emerges from the mountains and has dug a deep gorge between the steep, legendary rocks of …

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6.72 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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7.35 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

1.01 km

933 m

577 m

147 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

1.78 km

1.67 km

279 m

246 m

Elevation

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View of the Bode River and the Hinkelsteine

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Maiden's Bridge over the Bode

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Witches' Bridge (Bodetal)

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