View of Braunfels Castle – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Braunfels
View of Braunfels Castle – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Braunfels
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View of Braunfels Castle – Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen loop from Braunfels
03:14
11.7km
200m
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 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
971 m
View of Braunfels Castle
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3.74 km
Bench at Wegkreuz Signpost
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5.32 km
Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry
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5.87 km
Diabas Quarry Altenkirchen
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5.99 km
Guck-ins-Loch Viewpoint (Altenkirchen Diabase Quarry)
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8.96 km
Philippsteiner Hut
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10.8 km
Feuersteinweg – Historic hollow way with views of Braunfels Castle
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11.2 km
View of Braunfels Castle
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11.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.55 km
1.81 km
924 m
480 m
Surfaces
6.30 km
2.56 km
2.40 km
480 m
< 100 m
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