The sandstones needed for the construction of the Elisabeth Church in Marburg come from the old quarry near Wehrda. In addition, some parts of the Reichstag building in Berlin were built with the stones from here. The Lahn runs below the quarry.

Translated by

•

Micki

July 16, 2024

Hiking

Today (16.07.24) a fire pit could be seen in the old quarry. Someone had placed old dead trees all around it and a makeshift axe was lying on two white stools. Hopefully the stones will be enough to mark off the fire pit and protect the forest from the flames when it's dry!

Translated by

•

Volker🏃🏻

February 16, 2021

Hiking

I am impressed by the idea that stones were removed from here many years ago in order to erect such important buildings as the E-Church and the Reichstag.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Old Quarry Wehrda

4.7

(72)

236

hikers

1. View of the Behring Mausoleum – Landgrave's Castle, Marburg loop from Marburg

8.80km

02:37

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(43)

117

hikers

2. Marienhäuschen – Emil von Behring Mausoleum loop from Marburg (Lahn)

12.0km

03:27

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(14)

hikers

3. View of the Behring Mausoleum – Emil von Behring Mausoleum loop from Marburg

13.3km

03:46

280m

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 370 m

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

11°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of the Behring Mausoleum

Weißenstein Castle Ruins and View of Marburg

View from Hasenkopf

Rosengarten Oaks Rest Area

View of Marburg Castle

Market Square (Oberstadt), Marburg

Old Quarry Wehrda

1. View of the Behring Mausoleum – Landgrave's Castle, Marburg loop from Marburg

2. Marienhäuschen – Emil von Behring Mausoleum loop from Marburg (Lahn)

3. View of the Behring Mausoleum – Emil von Behring Mausoleum loop from Marburg

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️