Spalthaus – Maria Schacht Mining Ruins loop from Müllenbach

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Spalthaus – Maria Schacht Mining Ruins loop from Müllenbach

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Spalthaus – Maria Schacht Mining Ruins loop from Müllenbach

01:58

6.42km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.49 km for 988 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

View of the Schiefergrube (Slate Quarry)

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„Everything must be acquired, it seems, when hiking and elsewhere. (...) also because the landscape is not like a bad book, where you can simply skip the middle pages and …

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2.13 km

Spalthaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The split house is always open and invites you to linger with display boards and benches.

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2.15 km

Maria Schacht Mining Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The refuge down in this valley is recommended.

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2.28 km

Juliusstollen and Kaulenmännchen Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

A few meters you can go here in the tunnels before an iron door blocks the further passage. With a good flashlight you illuminate the interior and will be amazed …

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2.34 km

Path Through the Slate Heaps

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A great trail through the former slate mines. It's worth it.

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2.56 km

Julius-Stollen Slate Mine

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful, well-kept area, very informative information on signs and slates.

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2.57 km

Lowest point of the Schiefergrubenweg

Highlight • Natural

The slate heaps that pile up like ramparts are impressive all around.

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3.78 km

View of the slate heaps and the Kaulenbach Valley

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Magnificent views over the slate mining area, the Kaulenbach valley and the Eifel landscape

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6.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

1.96 km

1.56 km

557 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.66 km

1.02 km

856 m

634 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2023,18.05 Grubenweg- Leienkaul

MÜLLENBACH NEAR KAISERSESCH

The impressive Kaulenbach valley lies between the Eifel towns of Müllenbach, Laubach and Leienkaul. From 1695 to 1959, the best quality roofing slate from the slate mountains on the left bank of the Rhine was mined here. The Schiefergrubenwanderweg, a hiking highlight on the well-known "Moselschieferstrasse", leads us through the "slate region of Kaulenbachtal". The hike can …

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June 30, 2024,Müllenbach Schieferweg

Super nice tour! Only parts of it are very overgrown at the moment! But it was still fun 😊

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April 5, 2025,Grubenweg Leienkaul

What a beautiful day today🌞 we set off for the Grubenweg in Leienkaul. We found a parking space at the horse farm, and the trail started right there. A beautiful path climbs and descends until we reached the slate valley. The tunnels and house ruins are an interesting area. We continue along the Kaulenbach stream for a while, and a …

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