Large and Small Stone Chambers – Large stone chamber cave loop from Schönbach

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Large and Small Stone Chambers – Large stone chamber cave loop from Schönbach

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Large and Small Stone Chambers – Large stone chamber cave loop from Schönbach

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8.30km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Erdbacher Höhlen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

Large and Small Stone Chambers

Highlight • Cave

The small and large stone chambers are located in the "Erdbacher Höhlen" nature reserve. High on the valley slope, some fossil parts of the Erdbach cave system were exposed by the weather and partially destroyed by erosion.

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3.41 km

Large stone chamber cave

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I couldn't find any access from one cave to the other... it looks a bit filled up

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3.52 km

Old Erdbach Quarry and Caves

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Limestone used to be mined here. There are some caves in the quarry area. From here you have a beautiful view of Erdbach.

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4.31 km

Gasseschlucht Gorge

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This dry valley is probably the creek bed dug by the “Ice Age Erdbach”. Its lower part has a decidedly gorge-like character at a length of 600 meters. The slopes …

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4.46 km

Bench at Gasseschlucht Rock Formation

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Beautiful resting place with rocky background, decorated rocks of fern and ivy

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4.89 km

Erdbach Spring

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It only becomes interesting when there is a lot of water (melting snow or heavy thunderstorms), then the discharge does not grab the masses of water and the mountain is …

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5.03 km

Erdbach Karst Nature Trail

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A wonderful path that impresses with its natural history, with walls that are quite impressive for the region and wonderful flora. There are a total of 24 stations with display …

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5.30 km

Old Quarry Erdbach

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That is the way from Breitscheid to Erdbach along the Rolsbach. In the lower part the path leads past the old quarry, which can be accessed from the other side.

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8.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

1.31 km

895 m

674 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.91 km

1.71 km

1.55 km

746 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

8°C

2°C

77 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Große und kleine Steinkammer – Gasseschlucht Runde von Schönbach

Great hike with a detour to the Herbstlabyrinth stalactite cave. The visit is highly recommended but should be booked in advance...we were incredibly lucky. Opening times are only Saturdays and Sundays and on Hessian holidays.

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December 31, 2023,Wanderung "Große und kleine Steinkammer"

To mark the end of the year, I visited the stone chambers between Erdbach and Breitscheid today. But you should take great geological formations, non-slip shoes and a flashlight with you. On the circular route I met an older gentleman who was clearly struggling to clear fallen trees from the hiking trail. Of course, I immediately put my backpack down …

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