Ith - Upper Cliffs Trail from Holzen
Access by car. Start at a parking lot next to Ith Street right at the entrance. From there it goes northwest, towards the ridge trail and the Lüerdissen Cliffs.
These are divided into zones and the formations of the rock heads are listed and numbered – 14 in total. The photo (red background) shows this overview along with the applicable code of conduct. It is advisable to plan the route accordingly or select your highlights. Climbing is also possible here.
This circular walk went over the Upper Cliffs Trail and back on the ridge trail to the parking lot. Then followed the second, larger loop.
First on the Segelflugstraße – the name speaks for itself, to below the Ithwiesen airfield. Here a sharp left turn was made, practically parallel back through the Ithwiesen. This path and landscape stands in complete contrast to the previously experienced Lüerdissen Cliffs.
Flatter, calmer, almost without other hikers; just walking and watching.
On the field path “Ackerbreite”, Capellenhagen is in sight, already within reach, we turn left.
Gently uphill to Ith Street and then back to the starting point. These last meters to Holzen run directly on this access road – with corresponding car traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Do not leave designated paths. At the Lüerdissen Cliffs be especially careful: it is steep, slipping and falling are possible.Tips and suggestions
The area around the Lüerdissen Cliffs belongs to the Ith nature reserve.
The following rules apply in protected areas:
Please do not walk off the paths.
Please do not make noise.
Do not let dogs run free.
Please do not collect stones or minerals.
Please do not pick mushrooms.
Please do not leave litter.
Please do not feed animals.
Please do not make open fires.
Please do not pick plants.
Please do not relocate plants or animals.
Roadbook
From Holzen, the parking lot leads the first loop trail northwest, towards the ridge trail and the Lüerdissen Cliffs. On the Upper Cliffs Trail and back on the ridge trail again to the parking lot.
Now turn onto Segelflugstraße until below the Ithwiesen airfield. Here turn sharply left and return parallel through the Ithwiesen.
Before Capellenhagen turn left, uphill to Ith Street and from there back to the starting point.
Public transport
Not very possible.Directions
CarParking
Parking lot next to Ith Street right at the entrance to HolzenCoordinates
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Equipment
Hiking backpack with rain cover, sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, possibly hiking poles, rain protection - in summer also sun protection, drinking water and possibly food, first aid kit, mobile phone (hiking app) or other map material.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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