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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Döthen

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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Döthen

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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Döthen

02:35

9.85km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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1.20 km

View of Sussumer Steinplateau

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4.51 km

Tree Discovery Trail (Baumlehrpfad) in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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On numerous folding panels you can first see a branch with a leaf or needle and fruit and get a description of the bark.

Now it's time to guess...?!? 🤓

The answer and description of this tree then follows inside.

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4.66 km

Witches' Staircase

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The witch's staircase has been renovated and is accessible again. April 2017.
Great new playground!

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5.63 km

Forest Kindergarten Playground (Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita)

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5.63 km

Maiburg Forest Playground

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A beautiful forest playground with a forest school and plenty of seating.

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5.79 km

Ponds in the Tangenschlucht

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Very nice area - also great for taking photos.

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6.37 km

Tangen Gorge

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Very nice area there to do some biking.

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6.76 km

Picnic Area with Shelters and Grube in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Beautiful, new rest huts on the edge of the forest. And a small pit invites you to puzzle...

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9.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

1.12 km

964 m

935 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

1.93 km

1.61 km

644 m

294 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

29°C

14°C

12 %

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Witches' Staircase – Tangen Gorge loop from Döthen

View of Sussumer Steinplateau

Tree Discovery Trail (Baumlehrpfad) in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Witches' Staircase

Forest Kindergarten Playground (Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita)

Maiburg Forest Playground

Ponds in the Tangenschlucht

Tangen Gorge

Picnic Area with Shelters and Grube in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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