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Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Hellertshausen

Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

Moderate

4.6

(45)

102

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Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

02:14

8.18km

120m

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 10, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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2.91 km

Stumm Benches with a View of the Idarwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way there are two benches with a view of the Idarwald between Steingeruettelkopf and Idarkopf.
These were donated by a direct descendant of the ironworks mute.

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3.66 km

Old ore mine mouth

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An old ore tunnel is located directly on the hiking trail, the entrance of which is closed with a grille.
You can see about 10 meters into the tunnel.

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3.78 km

Shelter and barbecue hut above the Fischbach stream near Schauren.

The hut features a traditional Hunsrück-style swing grill.

A picnic bench is located in front of the hut, and several display cases provide information about activities in Schauren.

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3.80 km

Schwax'ba Hut Rest Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

4.22 km

Old slate quarry

Highlight • Structure

Above the trail, an old, somewhat ingrained slate quarry testifies to the mining activities in the region.

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4.23 km

Ore adit in the Saar-Hunsrück

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Below the trail is a spilled ore gallery. The retaining walls of the access are partially overturned. The tunnel opening itself is easily accessible and you can look in, but …

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5.08 km

Härfenmühle Wildlife Enclosure

Highlight • Natural

5.20 km

Slate quarry scree

Highlight • Natural

Above the Fischbach, a large slate quarry opens up the forest and gives a view of the valley. There are two locking benches available.

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

1.38 km

446 m

243 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.97 km

1.12 km

530 m

413 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

28°C

16°C

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Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

Stumm Benches with a View of the Idarwald

Old ore mine mouth

Schwäserhütte

Schwax'ba Hut Rest Area

Old slate quarry

Ore adit in the Saar-Hunsrück

Härfenmühle Wildlife Enclosure

Slate quarry scree

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