Mathilde Barite Mine – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Oberellenbach

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Alheim

Mathilde Barite Mine – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Oberellenbach

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4.5

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Mathilde Barite Mine – Quarry at Osterrain loop from Oberellenbach

01:59

7.06km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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1.38 km

Gottes Segen baryte mine (Oberellenbach)

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Accessible via a super forest trail coming from Oberellenbach.

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2.02 km

Entrance to the Grube Mathilde Barite Mine

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Only recently, an entrance to the 130-year-old barite tunnel was uncovered and fitted with a grille door. This now provides a view into the mining tunnel of the Mathilde mine. …

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2.08 km

Mathilde Barite Mine

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Remnants of walls and foundations, the loading ramp and an old Lohre have stood the test of time. Even today they point to the Mathilde barn spar mine, which is …

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2.34 km

Quarry at Osterrain

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Entry into a super narrow forest trail. Great fun !!!

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4.13 km

Großer See Oberellenbach

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Above a nice bench to rest

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4.15 km

This beautiful mountain lake is located between Oberellenbach and Baumbach, directly opposite the Lützelstrauch. It's easy to find, since a wooden sign points to the lake right at the top of the pass.

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4.88 km

Lützelstrauch

Peak

6.94 km

Village Shop Oberellenbach

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It has been around since 1998 - the village shop in Oberellenbach. A former barn was converted into a meeting point in the center of the village with great commitment …

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7.06 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.35 km

1.04 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

1.83 km

1.26 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

March 13, 2022,Naturpfad Oberellenbach, Lützelstrauch, Bergsee - 13.3.22

We were somewhere completely different today. After an hour's drive we arrived in Oberellenbach and were very enthusiastic about the tour.
The mining history circular hiking trail and the "Lützelstrauch" nature reserve with juniper heaths are a special attraction of the low mountain range landscape.
In the 400 soul village you will find silence that is second to none. Many …

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