Erzweg South Trailhead – Grube Deutschland loop from Weickartshain

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Erzweg South Trailhead – Grube Deutschland loop from Weickartshain

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Erzweg South Trailhead – Grube Deutschland loop from Weickartshain

02:26

8.71km

160m

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 18, 2026

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571 m

Old Quarry Near Weickartshain

Highlight • Structure

I have seen many great parties and celebrations in this quarry. In the current Corona times, one can only wish that we can celebrate again soon. Until then we keep our distance.

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1.04 km

Mining Cart at Grube Deutschland

Highlight • Monument

1.09 km

Erzweg South Trailhead

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Basic information about the route.
This hiking trail aims to commemorate the history of opencast ore mining in western Vogelsberg and its forgotten testimonies. It leads through ore mines, follows …

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1.23 km

Grube Deutschland

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The pit was opened up in 1928 as one of the last pits operated by the local brown iron mines, the Louise Union. In the same year, a cable car …

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3.88 km

Totentrompete Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

4.42 km

Tiergärtner Pond

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The zoo gardener pond is a beautiful pond on the edge of the forest.

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4.70 km

Junction to Grünberg and Tiergärtnerteich

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At this point it is worth walking a few meters further to the Tiergärtner pond. A very idyllic and quiet pond, on the banks of which you can relax great.

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4.81 km