Ilian Steps – Kosmus Spring loop from Nörten-Hardenberg

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Ilian Steps – Kosmus Spring loop from Nörten-Hardenberg

Moderate

4.5

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Ilian Steps – Kosmus Spring loop from Nörten-Hardenberg

03:06

10.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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803 m

Maria in der Ferne Pilgrimage Site

Highlight • Religious Site

We would not have known that we would find such a beautiful Way of the Cross and a Marian column here. The detour was worth it.

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1.02 km

Barbecue area and playground Bishausen

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A large and beautiful barbecue area with playground. Here you can take a little break.

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1.32 km

Entrance to Ilians-Treppe

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Start of the path to 'Ilians-Treppe', a trade route dating back to the Middle Ages and up to 'Hohen-Steyer'.

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1.59 km

Beautiful view

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Between the trees 🌳 you can catch a glimpse of the Hohe Steyer.

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1.66 km

Ilian Steps

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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2.99 km

Düstere Grund

Highlight • Gorge

A gloomy valley that can be walked through without fear. That sounds like Psalm 23 verse 4! Well, if that's not the original location, then where?

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5.02 km

Wilhelmsruh Half-Timbered House and Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

There is also a very good resting place here, even for larger groups - roofed if necessary.

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7.42 km

Very good water quality - there is also no road directly above the spring basin. There is comfortable seating. The entire bottom of the spring is shady and cool. The place cannot be seen from the forest path.

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7.87 km