Craulaer Kreuz

Wooded hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The Craulaer Kreuz hiking trail is dominated by tree species of the ravine forest, ash and maple. In spring, beautiful stands of early bloomers can be seen. The metres in altitude that have to be conquered on this hiking trail are well worth it. The route starts at the "Craulaer Kreuz" car park about 2 km west of Craula on the edge of the national park. The Hainichbaude, an excursion restaurant and national park partner, is also located here. It follows the "stone cross" symbol. he Craula cross is located directly behind the bench roundel on a small hill. hill. Originally, all that remained of the Craula cross was the field name "vor dem Kreuz" (in front of the cross). Today, a stone cross, modelled on traditional drawings and photos, stands on the site. The engraved sequence of numbers 157 indicates that it was made between 1570 and 1579; it was probably erected in memory of someone who died in an accident at this location. Highlights of the hike: - Beech forest - Otterbühl - Long valley - Quarries