Holzen Hiking Car Park – Rote Steinpforte loop from Eschershausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

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Holzen Hiking Car Park – Rote Steinpforte loop from Eschershausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

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Holzen Hiking Car Park – Rote Steinpforte loop from Eschershausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

01:08

3.70km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Holzen Hiking Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Hiking car park at the end of Holzen. The first climbing wall is just a few meters from the parking lot. From here you can start good tours in the Ith and the Hils.

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301 m

Bench with a view of Holzen

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful path along the edge of the forest offers benches and views!

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722 m

Boulder field beside the trail (Ith)

Highlight • Natural Monument

not only the rock walls are impressive contemporary witnesses, but also what has lost its footing over the years..

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1.42 km

Rote Steinpforte

Highlight • Cave

Shortly before the Rothesteinhöhle there is another high rock with a beautiful view down into the forest

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1.69 km

Rothestein Cave (WS Stamp 16)

Highlight • Cave

The stamp hunters will be satisfied. 😉

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1.82 km

Rothestein Cave

Highlight • Cave

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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2.12 km

Rocky Trail Along the Ith Cliffs

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April/Started in Holzen at the "Parkplatzwand" (Parking Wall) for climbers. Along small paths. A steady climb at the beginning. Narrow paths occasionally give way to slightly wider ones. Through the …

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