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Mining cart in Heckholzhausen – Descent in the Westerwald loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

Mining cart in Heckholzhausen – Descent in the Westerwald loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

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Mining cart in Heckholzhausen – Descent in the Westerwald loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

01:54

40.9km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.17 km

Steam Locomotive No. 20 (Kerkerbachbahn Memorial)

Highlight • Monument

Memorial station to the times when the Kerkerbachtalbahn was still driving.

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6.92 km

Mining cart in Heckholzhausen

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Narrow-gauge wagons were used in mines, quarries and mining.
They served as feeders for the higher-level transport systems, here the railway through the Kerkerbachtal.

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7.30 km

Descent in the Westerwald

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very nice departure. After an eternal up and down, here it is moderately downhill, so that you can once again really make pace or lift your legs.

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21.3 km

View of the courtyard at Schloss Hadamar

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View through the gatehouse to the square in front of the castle

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21.9 km

Kalksteinbruch bei Hadamar

Nature Reserve

35.7 km

Fountain at the village square in Niedertiefenbach

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The Eiergarten fountain in Niedertiefenbach features bronze figures of a girl with a basket, four chickens and two eggs.

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36.3 km

Actually unbelievable that there are crosses from 1802 and that they are still so well preserved! In Old German writing you can read why. I'm just thankful that I can ride here! Everyone stay healthy 🚴🏻‍♀️

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38.0 km

Limestone Quarry of Schäfer Company

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The area is known for its marble, which has been used extensively in construction. Here you can take a glimpse into the earth.

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39.3 km

Hofen Descent

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A quiet road that's very comfortable for driving to Eschenau. Initially, the descent is a bit steep and winding, then it rolls gently down into the valley.

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40.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

4.42 km

4.39 km

3.18 km

114 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

2.90 km

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

18°C

15 %

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Mining cart in Heckholzhausen – Descent in the Westerwald loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Steam Locomotive No. 20 (Kerkerbachbahn Memorial)

Mining cart in Heckholzhausen

Descent in the Westerwald

View of the courtyard at Schloss Hadamar

Fountain at the village square in Niedertiefenbach

Cross from 1802

Limestone Quarry of Schäfer Company

Hofen Descent

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