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Very steep single trail, only accessible on foot with good footwear

Because this is a place that not many will find. From the path steeply uphill about 60 meters in altitude on a path that is not a path, through undergrowth and bushes. Good footwear is important and pay attention to the signs, orange markings and a white thread mark the path. The gnome house would certainly be easier to find from the top of the Würzeberg, about 380m high, but I couldn't find a way there.

The highlight of our hike was the gnome house, not because it is so interesting there, but finding the way there is the challenge. The 60 m climb from the path to 360 m up to the cave in the red sandstone requires breathing air, beads of sweat and surefootedness. Since the path quickly gets lost between fallen trees and branches, there are 3 ways to find it: 1. Follow the coordinates: 50.97759 N 8.74539 E 2. Follow the Komoot markings across (mountain) fields 3. Always go uphill to the top of the Würzeberg at 383 m, then back down and walk along the mountain at 360 m - then the gnome house must come. :-)

The gnome house is very impressive. The arduous climb is definitely worth it. However, it is not on a real hiking trail. Initially on a rustic hiking trail, you suddenly end up in the middle of a steep slope without any clues. There is no signage. We made our way along a more or less existing trail through fir trees and larks. You should be very sure-footed on steep slopes and shoes with treads are a must. Since the descent seemed unsafe to us, we opted for the adventure option over the mountain through the middle of the forest without paths. Definitely not recommended for imitation.

In addition to the paddling pool, there are some sports equipment

For hikers, this is an effective way to cool your feet. For bikers, it's a refreshing dip wherever you need it. Just a few meters off the trail, it's worth it. There are also benches for rest and relaxation.

From the lower path it is a bit scrambling up to the stones that are under protection of nature, on the lower path there is a small cave directly on the stream, you should take a look. I walked a lap above Eifa just before the 5-way crossing that goes up to the OHGV tower. I crossed country along a border path and came to the rock group. Until 1832, the district boundary of the town of Biedenkopf ran along this group of rocks (Helffensteine). Nice cookie.