What to do · Quedlinburg
The Bode Gorge, at Thale
Information
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- All year; best from April to October
- Who it's for
- Walkers; there are stretches of stone and steps
What it is
About 10 km from Quedlinburg, at Thale, the River Bode leaves the Harz through a narrow canyon between two granite massifs: on one side the Hexentanzplatz, the "witches' dance floor", and on the other the Rosstrappe. The path along the valley floor follows the river between blocks of stone and is one of the best-known walks in Germany.
How it works
Park in the large Bodetal car park, at Parkstraße 1a in Thale (€3 a day), or come by regional train from Quedlinburg. From the valley entrance, walk upstream as far as you like and return the same way; to go up to the viewpoints above, the cable car and chairlift leave from the same place.
Tips
- Wear hiking footwear The path has wet stone and steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is it far from Quedlinburg?
About 10 km; by train or car, a quarter of an hour.
Is it hard?
Easy at first; it gets harder as you go up the valley.
As a familyWith teenagers
