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Ilsestein Rock (HWN 030)

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Harz Mountains

Landkreis Harz

Ilsenburg

Ilsestein Rock (HWN 030)

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Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Harz

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

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Andi I. & Marini I.

September 16, 2018

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

"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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Alwin

April 23, 2021

Below the Ilse Kreuz, the small crippled pine grows directly on the slope.

With the Patanosterklippe and denm chunks in the background a great motif.

The rocks form a natural resting place that forces you to linger🤗✌️

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Elevation 470 m

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

Ilsestein Rock (HWN 030)

1. Through the Ilsetal to Plessenburg

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3. Ilsestein Rock (HWN 030) – Ilsetal Valley loop from Ilsenburg (Harz)

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