Premium route P23 Höllental

From the car park at the Abterode church ruin, the path leads directly through the ruin from the 14th century. Within sight, the rock Abteröder Bär, a place of Frau Holle, draws attention with its distinctive shape. Through the Kupferbach valley it goes over to the Iberg, where yews used to grow. This is followed by a steep descent into the Höllental to Nedderborn, before climbing steeply on a path on the other side of the valley to the Bilstein ruin. From above there is a great view into the Höllental and towards the Hoher Meißner. Now another descent follows down into the Höllental. Past the show mine Grube Gustav, the path leads through fields and dry grassland areas over the highest point, the Krösselberg, and back to Abterode. Premium route P23, premium route P7 Söder Wald and premium route P2 Frankershäuser Karst can be combined via signposted connecting paths.

Moderate route, steep ascents and descents. The descent towards the Nedderborn hiking car park is very steep and should be approached with great caution in wet weather (slip hazard). Ankle-high hiking boots are required, take binoculars with you!

Please note the current information under Important information on current restrictions on our hiking trails (naturparkfrauholle.land)

For groups, the show mine also opens outside the stated opening hours. Close to the mine is the Frau Holle accommodation. Overnight stays and refreshments are possible here. The tearoom is open on summer weekends.

Information on accommodation options, excursion tips, guided hikes and news from the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land: www.naturparkfrauholle.land, Tel. 05657 644990 or 0561 1003-1382.

Plan one hour for the visit to the show mine Grube Gustav!