The carter Ilian is said to have run down there centuries ago. Hence the name. The stairs were used as a grain and beer path as early as the 13th century. The carters did not take the easy route through the Rodetal because customs had to be paid there.

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Christoph 🦊

November 19, 2023

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A visit to the Ilian Stairs is worth it, but be careful, it can be quite slippery.
The easily recognizable wagon tracks are very interesting.

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codo786

June 16, 2017

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The Ilian stairway is part of a medieval transport route and is located in the Nörten forest near the mountain "Hohe Steyer". It is a sandstone carved way, probably from the 13th century, in which the wheels of the former ox and horse carts were incorporated.

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2. View of Bishausen – Ilian Steps loop from Nörten-Hardenberg

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3. Bremke Spring – Ilian Steps loop from Reyershausen

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Elevation 300 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Location: Nörten-Hardenberg, Northeim, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Ilian Steps – Kosmus Spring loop from Nörten-Hardenberg

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