Roßtrappe, Granite rock formation in Thale, Germany.
The Roßtrappe rises 441 meters above sea level and presents a distinct granite outcrop overlooking the Bodetal valley in the Harz Mountains region.
The rock formation gained recognition in the mid-19th century with the establishment of a mountain hotel featuring observation points for visitors.
The rock bears an indentation resembling a horse's hoof print, connected to the tale of Princess Brunhilde escaping from Giant Bodo across the valley.
Visitors can reach the summit using the Rosstrappe Chairlift from Thale or by following marked hiking trails through the surrounding natural landscape.
The site stands directly opposite to the Hexentanzplatz, creating a natural gateway formation above the Bode River that flows through the valley below.
Location: Thale
Elevation above the sea: 403 m
GPS coordinates: 51.73519,11.01818
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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Bergtheater Thale
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Walpurgis Hall
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Bode Valley Gondola Lift
698 m
Tierpark Hexentanzplatz
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Hüttenmuseum Thale
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Jungfernbrücke
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Hotel Waldkater
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Herz-Jesu-Kirche
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Winzenburg
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Saint Peter Church
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Berghotel Rosstrappe
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Goethefelsen (Bodetal)
326 m
Homburg Watchtower
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Factory im Ferienhausdorf Thale
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Bibrakreuz
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Prinzensicht
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Villa Rosenburg
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Bülowshöhe
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Schallhöhle
472 m
3 Park Street
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Goethestein
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Bülow-Denkmal (Bodetal)
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La Viershöhe
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Hüttenkapelle Thale
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Jägerstraße 4a
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Harzeum
806 mReviews
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