Schwarzkautweg Trail – Schieferkaute Slate Quarry loop from Gladenbach

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Schwarzkautweg Trail – Schieferkaute Slate Quarry loop from Gladenbach

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Schwarzkautweg Trail – Schieferkaute Slate Quarry loop from Gladenbach

03:01

10.6km

200m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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740 m

Schwarzkautweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

Picnic bench and table halfway along the route at Kehlenbach

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1.25 km

Narrow Forest Path in Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Highlight • Trail

Sturdy shoes are advisable on this route

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1.33 km

Hinterländer Switzerland – Rock Formations

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Nice, comfortable, easy to walk way.

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2.86 km

Schieferkaute Slate Quarry

Highlight • Structure

From 1360 roof slate was broken and removed here.

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2.99 km

Dill Fields

Highlight • Natural

Resting bench by the forest

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8.22 km

Kirchberg Summit and Site of the Georg-Ludwig-Hartig Tower

Highlight • Summit

The Georg Ludwig Hartig Tower once stood here. In times of war it was called the Adolf-Hit * er tower. It fell victim to the Gladenbach population as firewood in a cold war winter.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

1.55 km

1.10 km

887 m

758 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

2.39 km

2.22 km

2.01 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2022,Schöne Sitzgelegenheit – Hinterländer Schweiz Runde von Gladenbach

Varied tour through forest and field with beautiful views, well signposted. With many opportunities to rest.

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February 23, 2025,Burgruine Blankenstein – Hinterländer Schweiz Runde von Gladenbach

The weather was beautiful. The sun was shining, it was warm and there was no wind. The route was well signposted with the exception of Kirchberg, on the way back just before Gladenbach. There were also many benches along the way so we could rest with wonderful views.

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