Rosstrappe
Roßtrappe
A granite cliff opposite the Hexentanzplatz. A horseshoe-shaped hollow in the rock comes from the legend of a princess who leapt across the valley on horseback to escape a giant. Visitors can reach the top by chairlift.
The Rosstrappe is a rocky outcrop on the south side of the Bode Valley, rising about 403 metres above sea level. A horseshoe-shaped hollow in the rock is said to have been left by Princess Brunhild, who leapt across the valley on horseback to escape a giant chasing her. The viewing platform at the summit faces the Hexentanzplatz and looks down into the depths of the valley and the Bode River. An open chairlift from Thale takes about 10 minutes to reach the top, or you can climb the steep path from the valley. It works well as a combined trip with the Hexentanzplatz: take the cable car up on one side and walk down the other.
Opening hours
All day (chairlift operates approx. Apr–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Bode Gorge
- Hexentanzplatz
- Devil's Wall
- Blankenburg Castle & Baroque Gardens
- Regenstein Castle Ruins
- St. Cyriakus Church, Gernrode
- Titan-RT Suspension Bridge & Rappbode Dam
- Quedlinburg Castle Hill & St. Servatius Church