3 attractions in Thale, including Bode Gorge, Hexentanzplatz (Witches' Dance Floor) and Rappbode Dam. Map, details and practical tips before you go.
Nature parks
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The Bode Gorge (Bodetal) near Thale is the most dramatic canyon in Germany's Harz Mountains and one of the country's classic hikes. Over roughly 6 miles (10 km) between Thale and Treseburg, the Bode River has carved deep into granite, leav…
Viewpoints
Thale
The Hexentanzplatz ("Witches' Dance Floor") near Thale is a rocky plateau 454 meters (about 1,490 feet) above sea level, perched high over the Bode Gorge in Germany's Harz Mountains. It is one of the most popular things to do in the Harz:…
Industrial heritage
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The wall of the Rappbode Dam measures 106 metres from foundation to crest, higher than any other in Germany. Behind it lies the largest reservoir in the Harz and the country's largest drinking-water reservoir, whose water flows as far as H…