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Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Herdorf

Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Herdorf

Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

Moderate

4.7

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Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

04:05

14.6km

280m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Mahlscheid

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.04 km

Grube San Fernando

Highlight • Historical Site

The San Fernando ore mine is located in Herdorf on the road to Daaden. It was one of the largest and last active ore mines in Herdorf.

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2

6.61 km

Hüllbuche

Highlight • Natural Monument

This little tour is an ideal route for:
"just get out - and switch off"
At the Hüllbuche junction you have a lot of opportunities to expand the bike tour and explore additional paths.
Have fun

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3

6.76 km

Lots of possibilities, not all paths are well maintained

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4

6.82 km

Daaden Forest Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lots of information on many boards

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5

9.69 km

Bikestation Hirtenwiese

Highlight • Rest Area

Hirtenwiese bike station. PWS Offroad has set up a station here where you can inflate your tires if necessary or repair your bike with the tools you have. If you …

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6

10.3 km

View of Silbersee from Above

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Silbersee is a unique piece of natural beauty from every perspective. This also includes views from higher levels. But caution is advised, sturdy shoes, sure-footedness and, above all, common sense. 😊

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11.0 km

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Basalt was mined at the site of the lake, popularly known as Silbersee, until the 1970s. The area is now a nature reserve, so if you come to the lake …

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8

13.3 km

Josefshäuschen Chapel and View of Herdorf

Highlight • Religious Site

The Josefshäuschen on Druidensteig is a small chapel with an information board. The chapel is located above Herdorf, from here you have a beautiful view over the place.

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.95 km

1.01 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

2.09 km

1.51 km

1.18 km

914 m

319 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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