Berzhahn Loading Ruins – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

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Berzhahn Loading Ruins – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

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Berzhahn Loading Ruins – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

03:55

13.8km

310m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

Martin Luther House

Highlight • Structure

Small old half-timbered house

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4.61 km

Berzhahn Loading Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Here stands an old shipwreck, from the times when the quarry on the other side of the village was still active.

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8.03 km

Watzenhahner Giants Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Haunted, abandoned quarry. Ideal for resting.

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12.1 km

Girkenrother Igel Basalt Columns

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point, the basalt columns lie on the slope like hedgehog spines, hence the place's name

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13.5 km

St. Martin's Church Weltersburg

Highlight • Religious Site

... nice little church

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13.6 km

Historic Windmill in Weltersburg

Highlight • Monument

Somehow I find the grid designs for the windmills more beautiful, because you can see through it.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

3.19 km

1.22 km

512 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

2.78 km

2.25 km

989 m

680 m

577 m

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

5°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen

A worthwhile hike. You can see many relics of the volcanic past. There are no places to stop for refreshments on this tour. The detour to the Watzenhahner Riesen and the Weltersburger Burgberg are definitely worth it. They are not included in the Wällertour.

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February 22, 2025,Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen – Weltersburg🥾🥾

Today we went on one of the popular Wäller tours. We hiked a lot through the forest, which we had almost to ourselves. Only now and then did we hear the eager tapping of woodpeckers 🐦.
Here you come across the former basalt mining everywhere and so we also hiked past impressive rock formations and former quarries. We were able …

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March 8, 2025,WällerTour: Watzenhahner Riesen

A very nice tour and the Watzenhahner giants are impressive. There is also a nice rest area there. I accidentally left the path 1-2 times because I didn't see the signs or because they were missing.

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August 23, 2025,Georoute Watzenhahner Riesen/Weltersburg 2.0

After doing this hike with Bettina and Volker at Easter, I wanted to introduce it to those without hiking. It was a shame that the sky kept giving us fears that we might get wet. It was also very chilly. Just in time for our picnic halfway through, the 🌞 came out a little. Finally, we enjoyed the wonderful view …

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April 28, 2024,Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen

A beautiful tour with all kinds of highlights. The detours to the Burgberg (magnificent view as far as the Feldberg Ts.) and to the eponymous Watzenhahner Riesen (former basalt quarry) are particularly recommended.

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November 1, 2023,Wäller Tour „Watzenhahner Riesen" | Urban Hiker

An unforgettable day in the Westerwald with Jan and our Whippet dog Asta. 🥾👬🏻🐕 The 13.5 kilometers on the Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen offered us breathtaking views of the Westerwald basalt. From the impressive rock formations to the GeoTop Watzenhahner Riesen – the beauty of this region is simply indescribable. 🌳🪨And with every step the warm autumn colors and the …

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June 29, 2025,Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen - Weltersburg

Today I could have done with a little sweating. Although the Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen didn't seem too difficult after the last two tours, I was glad I had 3 liters of water with me. On this circular trail, 3 liters were enough in these high temperatures. However, the trail shouldn't have been any longer. Otherwise, I would have had …

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August 23, 2025,062/2025: Westerwald Watzenhahner Riesen

Today we were out in the Westerwald and enjoyed the Watzenhahner Riesen (Wäller Tour).
The tour is described as having been a hit since its opening at the end of July 2022 and has been very popular. Aha, on our hike today, we met exactly one other hiker, and the parking lot doesn't suggest that there are that many hikers …

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