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Bode Valley – Rosstrappe loop from Rosstrappe

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Bode Valley – Rosstrappe loop from Rosstrappe

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Bode Valley – Rosstrappe loop from Rosstrappe

00:48

1.98km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Bodetal

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339 m

View of the Bodetal Valley from the Roßtrappe

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431 m

Bodetal Nature Reserve

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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 Hexentanzplatz …

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Viewpoint of the Roßtrappe and the Bodetal from the Schurre

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The Rosstrappe is 403m above sea level. N.N. one of the smaller granite rocks on the edge of the Bodetal. However, due to its steeply sloping flank, it is no …

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817 m

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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885 m

The Hoofprint of Brunhilde's Horse (Rosstrappe)

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The great jump of the horse from the rock (Hexentanzplatz) over the valley to the other rock (Rosstrappe), so that the princess Brunhilde could get to safety from the giant …

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998 m

Rosstrappe

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The Rosstrappe rock near Thale, which protrudes far above, impresses above all with its steep edges and its view. Hundreds of meters of steep flanks fall here and somewhere down …

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1.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.18 km

245 m

220 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.30 km

403 m

126 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

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Comments

May 29, 2022,Rosstrappe 🐎 HWN 72 🌧

Went to the Rosstrappe on the way home and got stamp 72, despite the rain ☔️

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May 27, 2024,Wandeling naar Rosstrappe Thale

A short walk to a beautiful viewpoint over the 'Grand Canyon' of Germany. It looked nice again

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April 5, 2025,Besuch auf der Roßtrappe

On our way to the Harz Mountains, we decided to take a detour to the Roßtrappe. The view of the Hexentanzplatz was beautiful, a bit foggy, and the sun was taking its time. The hiking trail from the parking lot by the lift is easy to manage in good weather. When it rains, the stones are slippery. The view into …

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April 5, 2024,Rosstrappe 🐴: Ziel 🥾fürs nächste Mal 😉

Today I drove up and visited the viewing plateau. Next time I might go up via the Schurre 🥾 I found it fascinating to search the opposite side from up there 👀, where I was yesterday (Hexentanzplatz, Viershöhe etc.)

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August 31, 2024,2024_0831_Sonnenuntergang auf der Rosstrappe

We drove straight up to the car park in front of the Akzent Hotel. As it was already after 6 p.m., we ignored the parking meter and headed straight towards the Rosstrappe viewing platform. The path is not that easy to walk. It was heavenly quiet. We were completely alone up here and in the light of the setting sun …

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November 6, 2021,Von Blick auf die Roßtrappe und den Hexentanzplatz nach Rosstrappe

A beautiful stony path to the Roßtrappe, past the HWN 71 stamping point.

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March 31, 2024,Harz Spazierweg zur Roßtrappe im Bodetal 2024-03-31

The Roßtrappen rock, which extends far into the Bode valley, can be easily reached by chairlift or car and a 15-minute walk. You can also climb up from the Bode valley. In any case, it is well worth looking out into the deeply cut Bode valley from there. Perhaps you will also unravel the legendary hoof print of the giant …

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October 26, 2022,Harz / Rosstrappe ab Sessellift Bergstation (HWN71)

Small spontaneous trip with the youngest in the Harz .... and therefore only a mini stamp round on the Rosstrappe. At least I would have liked to have walked down, but the young lady didn't want to. Afterwards we visited the Bodetaltherme 😀

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Bode Valley – Rosstrappe loop from Rosstrappe

View of the Bodetal Valley from the Roßtrappe

Bodetal Nature Reserve

Viewpoint of the Roßtrappe and the Bodetal from the Schurre

Rocky ascent to the Roßtrappe

Bode Valley

View into the Bode Valley

The Hoofprint of Brunhilde's Horse (Rosstrappe)

Rosstrappe

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