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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2.81 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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3.05 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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3.76 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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3.91 km

In the Bode Valley

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A little fairytale world in itself.

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4.07 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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5.34 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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5.83 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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8.79 km

View of the Bode River

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The Bode is one of the best-known and most important rivers in the Harz Mountains and has a total length of around 169 kilometers.

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

3.70 km

1.78 km

1.01 km

612 m

369 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

3.52 km

2.12 km

2.02 km

202 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 13 April

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40 %

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View of the Bode River and the Hinkelsteine

Bode Valley Trail

Maiden's Bridge over the Bode

In the Bode Valley

Witches' Bridge (Bodetal)

Rocky ascent to the Roßtrappe

Viewpoint over Thale

View of the Bode River

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