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Möttauer Pond – Philippstein Castle loop from Philippstein

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Lahntal

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Braunfels

Möttauer Pond – Philippstein Castle loop from Philippstein

Moderate

4.7

(46)

149

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Möttauer Pond – Philippstein Castle loop from Philippstein

02:46

10.0km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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820 m

Forest Path and Cave Entrance in the Taunus

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Majestic canopy in glorious sunshine!

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840 m

Bat Cave

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Batman . . .

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4.23 km

Möttauer Pond

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Nice place to relax. Further information: taunus.info/angebote/sport-und-outdoor/angeln/moettauer-weiher/919

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4.89 km

Bench With a View of the Valley Near Altenkirchen

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Beautiful view over the valley near Altenkirchen

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6.51 km

Guck-ins-Loch Viewpoint (Altenkirchen Diabase Quarry)

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Very interesting during the week because you can see the operation even when the heavy machines are on the move.

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7.16 km

Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry

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Here you have a much better view of the quarry than from the official viewing point!

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9.46 km

Philippstein Castle

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At Gasthof Gombel, Braunfelser Straße 27, the key to the castle tower, against deposit of an identity card and Burg-Zoll per adult person 1, - € is available. Children and …

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9.53 km

The Schildmauerburg castle was built in 1390 to secure local mining. In the mid-16th century, the building was abandoned and left to decay. Since the 19th century, the ruin has served as a quarry for the villagers.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

3.23 km

1.21 km

380 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

3.14 km

2.79 km

573 m

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

30°C

15°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2024,Wanderung

I would not recommend this tour on weekdays. The first half of the hike runs parallel to the road and you can hear the trucks the whole time. You have to cross a company premises twice. Trucks arrive there at a tight schedule and you have to walk a stretch of country road without a shoulder. The trucks come towards …

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April 14, 2024,Möttauer Weiher – Burgruine Philippstein Runde von Möttau

A nice little circuit in itself. However, you have to cross a factory site for a small part of the route, which is certainly exciting during the week. Unfortunately, a few trees had fallen on the way, which forced us to do a few climbs.

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April 29, 2025,Guck ins Loch - Möttauer Weiher

From the Möttauer Weiher pond to the quarry with the "Guck ins Loch" viewing platform.
Great views and beautiful wooded trails.

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Möttauer Pond – Philippstein Castle loop from Philippstein

Forest Path and Cave Entrance in the Taunus

Bat Cave

Möttauer Pond

Bench With a View of the Valley Near Altenkirchen

Guck-ins-Loch Viewpoint (Altenkirchen Diabase Quarry)

Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry

Philippstein Castle

Detour to Philippstein Castle

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