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Witches' Dance Plateau – View of the Bode Gorge loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

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Witches' Dance Plateau – View of the Bode Gorge loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

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Witches' Dance Plateau – View of the Bode Gorge loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

02:56

20.8km

640m

Running

Hard run. 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: March 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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249 m

Peace Park Thale

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To commemorate the victims of fascism.

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430 m

The Sankt-Petri-Kirche in Friedenspark once again captivates your full attention on your last meters over the Hexen-Stieg. This impressive structure is surrounded in the park with artistic wooden exhibits such …

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3.13 km

Witches' Dance Plateau

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Is not only suitable for devils👹 and witches 😈

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8.43 km

Viewpoint

9.12 km

View of the Bode River from the bridge

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beautiful nature in the Bodetal

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13.1 km

Bodetal

Nature Reserve

15.4 km

View of the Bode Gorge

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High above the Bode you can see the exposed path into the gorge. The rock faces fall almost vertically and yet trees and shrubs find clues to grow.

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15.8 km

Devil's Bridge (Bode Valley)

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The Devil's Bridge signals a return to civilized terrain for people and the river. At this point you can look forward to a beer, a wine or home-style cooking in the nearby Königsruh inn.

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17.4 km

Blick über Thale

Viewpoint

19.6 km

Cave Entrance

20.0 km

Bodetal Cable Car Valley Station

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Cabin lift to the Hexentanzplatz Thale.

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20.1 km

Bodetal Chairlift Valley Station

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With the chairlift you get to Rosstrappe.

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

5.86 km

1.57 km

464 m

335 m

181 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

4.83 km

1.82 km

653 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 29 May

22°C

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Witches' Dance Plateau – View of the Bode Gorge loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

Peace Park Thale

St. Petri Church (Thale)

Witches' Dance Plateau

View of the Bode River from the bridge

View of the Bode Gorge

Devil's Bridge (Bode Valley)

Bodetal Cable Car Valley Station

Bodetal Chairlift Valley Station

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