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Hexentanzplatz Thale

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Stephan
March 10, 2020
Featuring spectacular views into the Bode gorge, Hexentanzplatz is an Old Saxon cult site, at which celebrations were held in honour of the so-called Hagedisen (forest and mountain goddesses), particularly on the night of 1 May. The place did not become known as the Hexentanzplatz until the cult was banned by the invading Christian Franks. According to tradition the site was guarded by Frankish soldiers in order to enforce the ban and they were chased off by Saxons dressed as witches and riding on broomsticks. Above the Hexentanzplatz are the remains of the Sachsenwall (“Saxon Dyke”), a wall of granite rocks and possibly part of a larger fortification, more than 1,500 years old.
Featuring spectacular views into the Bode gorge, Hexentanzplatz is an Old Saxon cult site, at which celebrations were held in honour of the so-called Hagedisen (forest and mountain goddesses), particularly on the night of 1 May. The place did not become known as the Hexentanzplatz until the cult was…
Gemeinschaft
September 22, 2018
Der Fantastische Harz!
Karl-Heinz
March 15, 2020
sehr zu empfehlen Hexentanzplatz mit Tierpark ,Bergtheater, Seilbahn, Sommerrodelbahn usw.
Markus
March 29, 2019
Eine komplette Tagestour für alle Altersgruppen.
Kati
August 29, 2021
Über schöne Wanderwege zu erreichen (auch direkt von hier aus) oder mit dem Auto.

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2 Hexentanzpl
Thale, SA