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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Thale

View of the Bode River – Bodekessel loop from Thale Musestieg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Thale

View of the Bode River – Bodekessel loop from Thale Musestieg

Hard

4.8

(1527)

5,277

hikers

View of the Bode River – Bodekessel loop from Thale Musestieg

08:54

28.4km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 22.4 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.82 km

View of the Bode River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Bode is one of the best-known and most important rivers in the Harz Mountains and has a total length of around 169 kilometers.

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5.79 km

Blick über Thale

Viewpoint

3

6.27 km

A rocky and exciting climb. Be careful if you are restricted in walking. But the view is fantastic.

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4

7.70 km

Bodekessel

Highlight • Gorge

High and safe above the Bodekessel you can hear how powerful the Bode flows through the rocks. And if you look closely, you might even find the giant knight Bodo, …

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10.3 km

Bodetal

Nature Reserve

6

13.6 km

Bode Riverbank

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Every now and then you have the opportunity to stand directly on the banks of the Bode.
You should take advantage of this opportunity.


It is a welcome way to cool off in the summer.

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7

15.2 km

From here you have a wonderful view of Treseburg. Benches invite you to rest. There is also a stamp office for the Harzer hiking nobility.

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8

20.2 km

HWN 070 - Prinzensicht (Viewpoint)

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There are beautiful vantage points into the Bodetal, e.g. The Bodetalblick right next door, where the stamping point is.

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9

22.3 km

Bodetal Viewpoint

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Beautiful Bode Valley. A landscape like in Lord of the Rings. I was overwhelmed. Leave it as it is and take your trash with you✌️

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10

23.1 km

La Viershöhe (HWN 72)

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From here you have a fantastic view of the Bode Valley. The name of the hill is reminiscent of the head forester La Viers, who was the highest-ranking forestry official …

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25.5 km

Schallhöhle

Cave Entrance

B

28.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

8.06 km

7.05 km

4.24 km

206 m

142 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

7.84 km

3.29 km

2.48 km

202 m

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Friday 29 May

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