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Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail – Mönchstein rock formation loop from Lauenstein

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Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail – Mönchstein rock formation loop from Lauenstein

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Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail – Mönchstein rock formation loop from Lauenstein

04:09

14.3km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Parking

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2.06 km

Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail

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Very beautiful ridge path winding through the forest with great rock formations.

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4.06 km

Mönchstein rock formation

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The Mönchstein is a prominent rock on the Ith ridge path. The rock was originally called Männekenstein, which later became Mönchstein. There are some climbing routes on the rock.

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5.02 km

Circuit from Coppenbrügge, swimming pool via E11 or XR Roswithaweg via Teufelsküche and Fahnenstein with great views of Coppenbrügge Süntel and Osterwald.
A detour to the Ith tower past the Bisperoder cliffs and back over the IthssHils way.

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5.92 km

Viewpoint in the Ith (Saubrink/Oberberg Nature Reserve)

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Beautiful view of the valley before going down the countless steps.

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6.03 km

Devil's Kitchen Gorge

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Nice climb to the Ith mountains. Slight alpine ascent with stairs.

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6.34 km

Saubrink/Oberberg Natural Forest

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The natural forest in northern Ith lets hikers feel its power and energy

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6.56 km

Friedas Ruh Rock Formation

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Friedas Ruh - above Coppenbrügge. A magical rock formation that invites you to linger

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8.84 km

Saubrink/Oberberg

Nature Reserve

9.83 km

Ridge Trail in the Saubrink/Oberberg Natural Forest

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The running direction is crucial. Better to walk towards Coppenbrügge. Then you can see the cliffs better

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

5.29 km

231 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

4.51 km

1.28 km

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 10 May

11°C

4°C

97 %

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Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail – Mönchstein rock formation loop from Lauenstein

Ith Cliffs and the Ith‑Hils Trail

Mönchstein rock formation

Adam and Eve Rock Formations

Viewpoint in the Ith (Saubrink/Oberberg Nature Reserve)

Devil's Kitchen Gorge

Saubrink/Oberberg Natural Forest

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