Bode Gorge
Bodetal
One of Germany's most spectacular rock gorges. The 10 km trail from Thale to Treseburg winds past rapids between granite walls more than 200 meters high.
The Bode River cuts through granite near Thale, forming a gorge about 250 meters deep. The gorge trail from Thale to Treseburg is about 10 km long. It passes landmarks such as the Devil's Bridge and the Bodekessel (Bode Kettle), a churning rapid. The one-way hike takes 3–4 hours, and you can return by bus. For an easier outing, walk from Thale to the Devil's Bridge and back, about 1.5 hours. On the cliffs on either side of the gorge are the Witches' Dance Floor (Hexentanzplatz) and Rosstrappe. Take the cable car up and hike back down. The gorge is about 30 km from Wernigerode, and the train to Thale takes about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rosstrappe
- Hexentanzplatz
- Blankenburg Castle & Baroque Gardens
- Devil's Wall
- Regenstein Castle Ruins
- Titan-RT Suspension Bridge & Rappbode Dam
- St. Cyriakus Church, Gernrode
- Quedlinburg Castle Hill & St. Servatius Church