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Lower Saxony
Landkreis Holzminden
Holzen

Rothestein Cave – Lüerdissen Cliffs loop from Ithwiesen

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Holzminden
Holzen

Rothestein Cave – Lüerdissen Cliffs loop from Ithwiesen

Moderate

4.8

(13)

86

hikers

Rothestein Cave – Lüerdissen Cliffs loop from Ithwiesen

02:43

9.59km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Weserbergland

Ithwiesen

Ith

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Parking

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738 m

Ithwiesen Nature Reserve

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It makes me happy that such seemingly untouched mountain meadows still exist in our part of the world. It's all the more important that they are protected and preserved. In …

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1.03 km

From this path to the glider airfield on the Ith you have a wonderful view of the wide open country and the Hils opposite.

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1.50 km

Ithwiesen Glider Airfield

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Once you've climbed through the forest, a completely different landscape opens up on the Ith ridge! The expansive Ith meadows with the airfield offer panoramic views and, of course, something to look at during flight operations. ☺️

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1.81 km

The stamp hunters will be satisfied. 😉

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1.95 km

Rothestein Cave

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Not reachable by bicycle, on foot a bit demanding. But the cave is worth it. Bring good flashlights, headlight is a bit too little. Just after the entrance there is …

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7.74 km

Ith Cliffs Trail

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Beautiful natural path (trail)

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7.98 km

Lüerdissen Cliffs

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One bizarre rock formation follows the next in the Lüerdissen cliffs. No wonder the area is so popular with rock climbers. The Ith-Hils-Weg runs above the cliffs on the ridge, …

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8.20 km

Hexenkanzel (Witch’s Pulpit) Rock Formation

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A must for hikers and climbers!

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9.59 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.98 km

2.80 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

2.58 km

1.05 km

690 m

405 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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