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Schwäserhütte – Old ore mine mouth loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

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Schwäserhütte – Old ore mine mouth loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

Moderate

4.5

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103

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Schwäserhütte – Old ore mine mouth loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

02:03

7.54km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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77 m

Harfenmühle Campsite and Restaurant

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Camping site and restaurant on the Fischbach.
harfenmuehle.de

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837 m

Slate quarry scree

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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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1.81 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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1.82 km

Old slate quarry

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

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2.24 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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2.38 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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3.14 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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7.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

1.14 km

893 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

2.45 km

1.59 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Schwäserhütte – Old ore mine mouth loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

Harfenmühle Campsite and Restaurant

Slate quarry scree

Ore adit in the Saar-Hunsrück

Old slate quarry

Schwax'ba Hut Rest Area