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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Morshausen

Baybachklamm Caves – Schmausemühle loop from Morshausen

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Morshausen

Baybachklamm Caves – Schmausemühle loop from Morshausen

Hard

4.9

(25)

114

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Baybachklamm Caves – Schmausemühle loop from Morshausen

05:40

19.0km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.07 km for 21 m

After 10.9 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.51 km

Murscher Eselsche Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pure challenge, but a fantastic view of the surrounding area, especially at this time of year.

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2

1.65 km

Murscher Eselsche Ridge

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The donkey and the sea

The development of the donkey began with the deposition of sediments on the bottom of a sea. Sand and clay were deposited on the ocean …

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3

2.40 km

Forest Steps in Hunsrück

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Nice path through the forest, very well maintained.

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4

8.83 km

Like most of the numerous former mining tunnels in the Hunsrück, it is barred for safety reasons and to protect the bat population.

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5

9.04 km

In the past, several roof slate pits were operated in the Baybachtal, below the Schmausemühle you can still find spoil heaps and tunnel entrances that were driven a few hundred …

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9.06 km

Baybachklamm Caves

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Lead ore and slate were extracted in some of the tunnels. In the caves and old tunnels, the residents took shelter during the bombing of the Second World War. Peter …

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9.52 km

Schmausemühle

Highlight • Restaurant

Wonderful location to stop for a snack and a drink. Decorated with great attention to detail. A dreamy place.

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8

17.0 km

Trail to Murscher Eselsche

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The donkey and the sea

The development of the donkey began with the deposition of sediments on the bottom of a sea. Sand and clay were deposited on the ocean …

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

6.79 km

2.92 km

931 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

2.81 km

2.64 km

2.34 km

1.12 km

1.04 km

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Monday 8 June

19°C

11°C

26 %

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