Spatschlucht – Wilhelmstollen Barite Mine loop from Schriesheim

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Spatschlucht – Wilhelmstollen Barite Mine loop from Schriesheim

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Spatschlucht – Wilhelmstollen Barite Mine loop from Schriesheim

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5.22km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.88 km

Collapsed Mining Pits and Sinkholes

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For your own safety you should stay on the paths.

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3.44 km

Wooden footbridge over the Weitetalbach

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Stable wooden footbridge over a brook

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3.61 km

Spatschlucht

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Imposing a beautiful and sublime sight

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3.79 km

Wilhelmstollen Barite Mine

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Late (also spate) is a little-known name that was given by early miners for minerals that split well and lack a metallic sheen. In contrast to many metallic ores, late …

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4.91 km

Decorations at the entrance to the wide valley

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Nice idea from the residents. The houses there are also very nice.

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4.97 km

Historic House With Turret and Chevron Gate

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Nice old house. There is also an old moped (Hercules) in front of the house.

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5.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

631 m

573 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

1.65 km

607 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

22°C

7°C

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Comments

April 1, 2024,Hermannsgrund – Spatschlucht Runde von Ludwigstal

Today I did one of my favorite walks in the local area, the Spatschlucht in Schriesheim on the Bergstrasse in the westernmost part of the Odenwald.
A wonderfully mystical place.
But after all the rain of the last few days, it was extremely muddy and slippery.

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September 23, 2022,Kleine Abendrunde Schriesheim - Spatschlucht 😎🌳⛅️

Hidden deep in the Schriesheim Forest is the "Spatschlucht", with the Wilhelm tunnel used until 1939 to mine barite. The natural monument has a 2-3 meter wide passage that leads through the rock walls up to 10 meters high.

It is a little "experience" to walk through here. You feel so tiny. The gorge is not big, but impressive. The …

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June 9, 2025,Spatschlucht von Schriesheim

In perfect hiking weather, we set off toward the Spatschlucht Gorge and a few other highlights.
The first climb was quite overgrown and, as we later discovered, was a tick-infested area. I would therefore recommend trying the first turnoff on the left. It's a bit longer, but didn't seem as overgrown.
Once at the top, the walk continues at a …

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