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Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Herborn

Large stone chamber cave – Gasseschlucht Gorge loop from Schönbach

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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Herborn

Large stone chamber cave – Gasseschlucht Gorge loop from Schönbach

Moderate

4.7

(43)

150

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Large stone chamber cave – Gasseschlucht Gorge loop from Schönbach

02:27

8.44km

210m

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: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Erdbacher Höhlen

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3.30 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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3.40 km

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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4.01 km

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4.20 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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4.82 km

Probably a former loading tunnel... and hey... look at what's behind it... nice corner to browse... but be careful... every now and then it's not just snow that falls from above... rockfall

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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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5.31 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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8.44 km

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5.82 km

1.04 km

965 m

614 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

2.05 km

1.94 km

1.32 km

861 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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