5 days of leisurely walking in the Harz

Walking in the Harz around Thale

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg is highly recommended!

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at your hotel in Thale. Take a short walk along the Mythenweg through the town of Thale – you’ll encounter a host of mythical sculptures.

Each day’s walk is planned to leave you plenty of time to get to know Thale and its leisure facilities, plus a visit to the town of Quedlinburg!

Day 2: Walk to Hexentanzplatz and Roßtrappe

Walk from the hotel up to Hexentansplatz, then descend into the Bode Valley and climb up to Roßtrappe, approx. 13 km, 510 metres of ascent.

We recommend skipping the climbs and taking the cable car up to Hexentanzplatz and the chairlift to Roßtrappe instead!

Day 3: On the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

In the morning take the public bus to Altenbrak, then walk the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg along the gently flowing Bode to Treseburg. From there follow the geological trail beside the now at times wildly foaming Bode, sometimes right on the riverbank, then high above it, all the way to the end of the trail in Thale; walking distance approx. 14 km, 180 metres of ascent.

Day 4: On the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

Walk Gernrode – Thale approx. 13 km. Take the public bus to the start in Gernrode, then walk to Thale.

Day 5: On the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg

Departure from Thale

Five days of leisurely walking in the Harz Mountains with a base hotel in Thale. Introductory loop on the Mythenweg. Hexentanzplatz and Roßtrappe via the Bodetal (approx. 13 km/510 metres of ascent; cable car/chairlift available). From Altenbrak, follow the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg via Treseburg and the geological nature trail to Thale (approx. 14 km/180 metres of ascent). From Gernrode to Thale (approx. 13 km). A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg is recommended. Time for your own explorations. Harz hospitality and regional cuisine. Suggested routes are flexible. Departure from Thale.

Other transport and the tourist tax payable locally.