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Landkreis Harz

Ilsestein (HWN 030)

Landkreis Harz

Ilsestein (HWN 030)

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Ilsestein (HWN 030)

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Mountain biking

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Running

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Mountaineering

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(6)

Gravel riding

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Location: Ilsenburg, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Klausi

January 14, 2023

Mountaineering

The vantage point in the Ilsetal!
Stamp point of the Harzer hiking pin and on weekends there is also a summit beer.

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Andi I. & Marini I.

September 16, 2018

Hiking

Waterfalls, unspoilt beech forests and rugged rock scenery characterize the gorge section of the Ilsetal from Ilsenburg up to the Ilse Falls. It is one of the most beautiful Harz valleys. Following the signposted hiking trail, you will reach the Ilsestein rock formation with its summit cross, which towers about 150 meters vertically out of the valley and is an ingenious vantage point.

Stamping point 30 of the Harzer hiking nobility is located at the entrance.

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Söhni 🏃

October 16, 2017

Hiking

"On the tower-like top of the rock stands a big iron cross, and if need be, there is room for four human feet." (Heinrich Heine) About three kilometers from Ilsenburg rises high above the Ilsetal the legendary Ilsestein. On the summit of the rock, which lies 474 meters above sea level, stands the large cast-iron cross, of which Heine already enthused. The ascent to the cross is not without danger. Therefore please be careful. On top of the rock next to the cross, there is no railing or other safety devices.

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View of Ilsenburg – Ilsestein (HWN 030) loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Ilsenburg, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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