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Holzen

Welcome to Holzen, Holzminden - a destination in the heart of Germany!

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Attractions in Holzen


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Long Distance Hiking · Weserbergland
Ith-Hils-Weg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 81.3 km
Duration 23:30 h
Ascent 1,970 m
Descent 1,970 m

The Ith-Hils-Weg takes you along natural paths, partly along the Ith ridge and through the Hils. 81 km circular hiking route in up to 7 stages.

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Long Distance Hiking · Schaumburger Land
Roswithaweg in Schaumburg Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 189.2 km
Duration 49:15 h
Ascent 2,829 m
Descent 2,722 m

The long-distance hiking trail Roswithaweg was a contribution by the Hanover Hiking and Mountaineering Club to the 1000th anniversary of the death ...

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from Olaf Boegner,   Schaumburger Land
Hiking Trail · Weserbergland
Short Hike to the Ith Cliffs (WS16 + WS17)
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 1:05 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 106 m

A stunningly beautiful short loop hike that leads to the impressive rock formations of Mount Ith

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 329 m

A dreamily beautiful circular hiking route to the impressive rock formations of the Ith.

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Hiking Trail · Weserbergland
Ith - Upper Cliffs Trail from Holzen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 146 m
Descent 146 m

Short route in the Ith from Holzen. First a loop along the Upper Cliffs Trail at the Lüerdissen Cliffs. Then in a larger arc past the airfield, ...

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from Dieter Ludewig,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Weserbergland
Ith-Hils-Weg
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 81.4 km
Duration 23:30 h
Ascent 1,970 m
Descent 1,970 m

The Ith-Hils-Weg takes you along natural paths, partly along the ridge of the Ith and through the Hils. 81 km circular hiking trail in (up to) 7 ...

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from Alma Behnke,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 3:53 h
Ascent 303 m
Descent 285 m

Hike from Eschershausen along field and grass paths to the Ith. Follow forest paths to the Rothesteinhöhle, across Ith meadows and the Ith-Hils-Weg ...

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from Kevin Schmidt,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Weserbergland
Weserbergland Connection
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 147.8 km
Duration 41:10 h
Ascent 3,089 m
Descent 3,095 m

Five- to six-day trekking round route in the heart of the Weserbergland

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from Santa Margarida Trail,   Community
Hiking Trail · Weserbergland
Ith-Hils-Weg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 81.4 km
Duration 24:30 h
Ascent 2,241 m
Descent 2,247 m

Ith-Hils quality hiking trailNatural hiking experience in the eastern Weserbergland

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from Flecken Salzhemmendorf,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Gravel Bike · Hannover und Umgebung
Weserbergland gravel
Map / Weserbergland gravel
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 169.6 km
Duration 14:15 h
Ascent 3,194 m
Descent 3,198 m

I wanted to cycle as car-free as possible over forested low mountain ranges from the North German Plain to the Rhine-Main area. The ...

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from Jochen Grob,   Community
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Geographically, Holzen lies on the edge of the Solling and is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of forests, rivers and hills. The town itself offers a charming atmosphere with historic buildings and a lively cultural scene.

Touristically relevant are above all the numerous sights such as Fürstenberg Castle or the Weser Renaissance Museum. The Sababurg Zoo is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights can also be discovered here: The annual town festival attracts many visitors and the theatre in the park also offers a varied programme for young and old.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are local specialities such as the famous "Solling schnapps" or traditional Lower Saxon cuisine.

Those who like to be active can go hiking or cycling in the summer months. In winter, the nearby skiing areas invite you to go skiing and snowboarding. A special highlight is a ride on the Weser cycle path - especially in spring when everything is in bloom!

But what do you do in Holzen when the weather is bad? Don't worry - even then there's plenty to do! How about a visit to the Aqua Mundo leisure pool, for example, or a cosy afternoon in one of the many cafés?

Where is it most beautiful in Holzen? Definitely on the banks of the Weser, where you can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Holzen, Holzminden is definitely worth a trip and this Travel Guide provides you with all the necessary information for an unforgettable stay.

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  • January 28, 2026
    Frederic Hochleitner
    Schöne Route für Winterwanderungen! Man sollte dann aber damit rechnen, dass man ausrutscht und in den Schnee fällt! Freue mich auf eine Sommerwanderung mit Besichtigung der Rothesteinhöhle!
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    Photo: Frederic Hochleitner, Community
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    Photo: Frederic Hochleitner, Community
    Written January 28, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
    Frederic Hochleitner
    Super schön und super gefährlich im Winter! Hab mich leider aufgrund der Schneemassen nicht ganz zur Höhle hingetraut, aber ne richtig schöne Ecke.
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    Photo: Frederic Hochleitner, Community
    Photo: Frederic Hochleitner, Community
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    Written January 28, 2026
  • July 12, 2025
    Thomas Steinmann
    Coole Location...weiter geht's zur Höhle
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    Photo: Thomas Steinmann, Community
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    Written July 12, 2025
  • July 12, 2025
    Thomas Steinmann
    hier kann man weiter fahren als gedacht...Danke für den nächsten
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    Photo: Thomas Steinmann, Community
    Written July 12, 2025
  • April 21, 2025
    Danielle
    solange es trocken ist,kann man gut zur Höhle hochkraxeln. aber wenn es anfängt zu regnen,wird es gefährlich glatt zur Höhle hoch. Die Steine und Blätter sind sehr rutschig.bitte gutes Schuhwerk!!
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    Written April 21, 2025
  • April 14, 2025
    Carmen Melching
    Herrliche Wanderung mit wunderschöner Aussicht
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    Written April 14, 2025
  • April 14, 2025
    Carmen Melching
    Anspruchsvolle Wanderung aber sehr schön. Gute Beschilderung, herrliche Wege
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    Written April 14, 2025
  • February 28, 2025
    Nils Que
    sieht klasse aus, werde ich wohl mal nachfahren :)
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    Written February 28, 2025
    Gravel Bike
    Weserbergland gravel
  • October 05, 2023
    Frank Löffler
    October 04, 2023
    Sehr gut ausgeschilderte Tour, die einfach Spass macht. Sowohl die Felsen als auch das Hochplateau einzigartig und wunderschön, nicht zuviel Höhenmeter, überall Rastmöglichkeiten, einfach schön.
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    Written October 05, 2023
  • May 13, 2023
    Bastian Blinne
    Super Wanderung!
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    Written May 13, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Ithwiesen
  • October 05, 2022
    jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin 
    Ein toller und abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg! Wir sind ihn in 4 Tagen gewandert. Den ausführlichen Bericht mit vielen Tipps, Infos und Fotos gibt es auf unserem Blog: https://jungwandern.de/ith-hils-weg-wandern/
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    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
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    Written October 05, 2022
    Long Distance Hiking
    Ith-Hils-Weg
  • March 27, 2022
    Bob Bombel
    Wunderbarer Wanderweg. Bitte seid aber speziell auf dem Ith Kamm vorsichtig, da es hier auf den schmalen Wegen einen sehr hohen Zeckenbefall gibt. Unbedingt vorher einsprühen oder entsprechende Kleidung tragen und abends absuchen ist Pflicht, da sonst Gesundheitliche Gefahr droht.
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    Written March 27, 2022
    Long Distance Hiking
    Ith-Hils-Weg

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