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St. Petri Church (Thale) – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

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St. Petri Church (Thale) – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

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St. Petri Church (Thale) – Ascent to Hexentanzplatz loop from Thale Hauptbahnhof

02:56

8.34km

340m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Bodetal

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Start point

Train Station

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430 m

St. Petri Church (Thale)

Highlight • Religious Site

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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762 m

View of the Bodetal (Bode Valley)

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The hike through the lower Bode Valley always offers fascinating views. On the picture you can see the impressive depth of the valley and the steep, almost vertical walls of the surrounding rocks.

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1.32 km

Witches' Trail from Thale to the Hexentanzplatz

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The Hexenstieg trail zigzags up the mountain to the Hexentanzplatz (Witches' Dance Place) above Thale. It's mostly rocky and stony. I recommend sturdy footwear. The views along the way are definitely worth it!

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1.76 km

Ascent to Hexentanzplatz

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If you walk the circuit counterclockwise, the climb is nowhere near as difficult as going up the serpentines.

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5.29 km

Hexentanzplatz

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8.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

1.91 km

1.09 km

826 m

684 m

570 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.63 km

1.44 km

261 m

222 m

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