Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

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Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

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Ellerstein Rock Formation – Great Marstein loop from Kripplöcher und Hielöcher

02:48

10.0km

190m

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 9, 2026

Tips

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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270 m

Frankershausen Trailhead Parking — Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Highlight • Parking

Very large parking lot, with the possibility to rest. Adjacent is a motorhome parking space.

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1.45 km

Karst Spring Breitenborn

Highlight • Natural Monument

The water level in the karst spring 💦 is different in every season

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1.78 km

Ellerstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formation on the edge of P2: You can rest well on the bench in front of it or above it.

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2.52 km

Great Marstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing boulder with a bench surrounded by a beautiful landscape. An almost mystical place. Great!

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3.00 km

View of Meißnerland

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a fairly steep climb, you have a wonderful view up here

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7.57 km

Hiker's Rest Wolfterode

Highlight • Cafe

Hello my love,

the hiking break has been extended and "Aunt Emma in the garden" has moved in - a fridge that will gladly surprise you with cold drinks after …

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8.15 km

Wolfterode Family Garden

Highlight • Natural

Here some villagers have created a sun-shaped bed, which they cherish and tend.
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9.25 km

Hielöcher Karst Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a clear but extremely interesting karst area. It looks like a non-local piece of countryside has been brought here. Definitely worth seeing!

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

2.20 km

786 m

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

1.48 km

1.23 km

713 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 10 September

21°C

4°C

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Comments

September 9, 2024,Frankershausener Karstlandschaft und schöne Blicke

Hike through open countryside. The rain during the night meant that the views were clear again. It was fun.

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April 26, 2025,Wanderung P2 Frankershausen

A great hike on the P2 premium hiking trail with a stop during the hike. A lovingly designed self-service cafe with delicious homemade cakes and cold drinks. Highly recommended 👍

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October 16, 2025,P2 Frankershäuser Karst

P 2 Frankershausen Karst
I started at the hiking car park in Frankershausen at the sports field. Narrow paths and trails led to the Kripp and Hielöcher (Kripp and Hie holes). (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kripp-_und_Hiel%C3%B6cher) Beautiful scenery and great for hiking despite the occasional rainy weather. In spring and summer, you're sure to smell the juniper. Passing the Oberdorf Mill and the Karst …

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July 9, 2024,P2, Frankenhäuser Karst, 9.7.24

Now I have also explored the P2 circular route in Frau Holle Land.

I have to say, even though I took a few nice photos, I was a little disappointed.

The route seemed very monotonous to me, it felt like the route only ran along and between the fields.

Wide fields, hardly any trees.

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February 12, 2022,Wanderung Premiumweg P2 "Frankershäuser Karst"

... wonderful hike, in nice and sunny weather, on the premium path P2 Frankershäuser Karst ...

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October 6, 2022,P2- Frankershäuser Karst🤩☀️🍂🌳🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🐕🐕🌳🍂☀️🤩

A wonderful premium hiking trail that I have walked several times and that always inspires me.
The starting point was at the Frankershausen sports field and from there we went straight into the impressive karst landscape with rugged rocks and holes.
The path continues past karst springs to the Großer Marstein, from where there is a beautiful view of the …

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October 8, 2021,🍁Herbstwanderrung🍂am Frankershäuser Karst P2🌻

In addition to the beautiful paths, the absolute highlight is the self-service café, hiking break. Very nicely done.

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May 11, 2025,Premiumweg P2 Frankershäuser Karst ...auf der Suche nach Orchideen ☀️🐂🐄🐎🌸

We hiked this trail back in February. It was a dream even then. Now, at the beginning of May, it feels like we're hiking a completely new path. Everything is green and blooming. And we actually found the trident orchid 🥰.

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