Kletterwald Hexentanzplatz High-Ropes Course, Thale

Kletterwald Hexentanzplatz occupies a forested section of the plateau opposite the Rosstrappe, on the same clifftop associated with the region's witch-dance legends, and offers several parallel high-ropes courses of increasing difficulty strung between mature trees. Beginners start on lower, easier courses with shorter zip lines and simpler obstacles, while more experienced climbers progress to higher courses with longer gaps and faster ziplines; all participants wear a continuous-belay harness system that keeps them clipped to a safety line throughout, removing the risk of a fall to the ground even for first-timers. Staff give a mandatory safety briefing and a supervised practice obstacle before anyone is allowed onto the main courses, and closed-toe shoes are required; loose clothing and jewellery should be left behind. Children generally need to meet a minimum height requirement to use the continuous-belay harnesses safely, which the operator confirms at the ticket desk, and a family course with lower platforms and shorter lines suits younger children who do not yet meet the height minimum for the main courses. The site's clifftop position means occasional views over the Bodetal Gorge from the higher platforms. The course operates seasonally from April to October and closes in high wind or rain for safety.