Möttauer Pond – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Philippstein

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Möttauer Pond – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Philippstein

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Möttauer Pond – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Philippstein

02:44

9.87km

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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826 m

Forest Path and Cave Entrance in the Taunus

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Majestic canopy in glorious sunshine!

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847 m

Bat Cave

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Batman . . .

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1.38 km

Forest Path by the Stream and Quarry in Taunus

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A hiking trail through an active quarry! Well
The forest there is nice and shady and the hiking trail runs right next to the stream

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4.35 km

Möttauer Pond

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Nice access to the Möttauer pond

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5.01 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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6.64 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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6.75 km

Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen

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Great for observing the opencast mine during operation

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7.30 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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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

3.38 km

1.09 km

428 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.96 km

2.76 km

425 m

358 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2026,"Guck ins Loch" - Möttau

Today, I won't let myself be forced to my knees by the high temperatures, the SEV of the Taunusbahn, or especially by back pain, but will instead get an early start on a @FAZ hiking tip in my area, whose highlights I already know from previous tours, but which are always very worthwhile. Starting from my doorstep, I was ultimately …

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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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October 8, 2023,Aussichtsplattform "Guck ins Loch" des Diabas- Steinbruchs⚒️ der Firma Wilhelm Jost GmbH & Co KG Braunfels- Altenkirchen, Runde von 🅿️Möttauer Weiher (Lahn- Dill- Kreis)

Today my daughter walked past and through the 35 hectare diabase quarry⚒️ owned by Wilhelm Jost GmbH & Co KG. There were very interesting views of the crushing plant, high-grade chippings plant, screening plant, excavator, numerous conveyor belts, silos and numerous piles of grit of various grain sizes and colors. A deer family🦌 in the quarry was the crowning glory.

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