Forest Shelter and Rest Area – Sandbach Brook loop from Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

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Forest Shelter and Rest Area – Sandbach Brook loop from Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

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Forest Shelter and Rest Area – Sandbach Brook loop from Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

01:36

6.18km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

Waypoints

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Restaurant

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566 m

Sandbach Bridge in Hilden City Forest

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The sand stream meanders through the Hilden city forest. It is particularly beautiful here at the bridge

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846 m

Forest Shelter and Rest Area

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Fun for every hiker with his dog to do his rounds here.

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1.30 km

The Hoxbach and the Sandbach, into which the Krebsbach flows near Kesselsweier, are two near-natural, meandering sand streams with steep banks, small sandbanks, and slow-flowing and fast-flowing sections. See: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildener_Stadtwald,_Bereich_Sandbach-Krebsbach

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1.47 km

Curved Pine Trees in Bergisches Land

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On this short stretch, you feel like you're no longer in Germany.
#JurassicParkVibes.

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1.51 km

Hoxbach Stream in Hilden City Forest

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Completely natural, the stream meanders through the Hilden city forest

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2.49 km

Upper Sandbach Valley in the Hilden City Forest

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This beautiful brook valley meanders through the Hilden city forest

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3.79 km

Hilden City Forest

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Great for cycling and hiking

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4.15 km

Taubenberg (81 m)

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de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taubenberg_(Terminology%C3%A4rung)

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nsg.naturschutzinformation.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ME_034

"... The Hilden city forest used to be interspersed with larger heath areas, which have now largely disappeared for many decades due to reforestation. Scattered …

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6.18 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

745 m

367 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.16 km

742 m

367 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

October 16, 2022,Wanderung durch den Hildener Stadtwald

With the beautiful weather, not only did we have fun, but also our dogs. The Hilden city forest is a green oasis and you can go hiking or walking. 🐕👌🙋‍♂️

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September 25, 2024,🐇Der Hasenweg (richtig!) im Hildener Stadtwald mit dem SGV

Today we joined forces and found the Hasenweg, just as it should be! Only a tiny change due to forestry work in the forest...the weather was okay but in the forest you are usually somewhat sheltered. Except in storms of course...great little walk!!

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February 17, 2024,Wanderung mit unseren ukrainischen Freunden durch den Hildener Stadtwald

A small 5km dog walk with Peppi, Titou's girlfriend and our Ukrainian friends.

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