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Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
Landkreis Birkenfeld
Idar-Oberstein

Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine – Steinkaulenberg Prospecting Adit loop from Landkreis Birkenfeld

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
Landkreis Birkenfeld
Idar-Oberstein

Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine – Steinkaulenberg Prospecting Adit loop from Landkreis Birkenfeld

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Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine – Steinkaulenberg Prospecting Adit loop from Landkreis Birkenfeld

01:04

8.43km

280m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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5.98 km

Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine

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The only gemstone mine in Europe offers a great insight into the mining of various gemstones in Idar-Oberstein. During a guided tour, you not only see the tunnels (and regularly …

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6.06 km

On the way from the parking lot to the Steinkaulenberg visitor mine, there are several closed tunnels to see.

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8.06 km

Weiherschleife Recreation Area

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The pond at Idarbach offers a wide range of leisure activities with a playground, restaurant, and the pond for model boats and rowing / pedal boats.
A visitor center provides information about the adjoining historical pond loop.

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8.20 km

Beautiful bridge

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From the trail 30m to the Weiherschleife

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8.23 km

The historic Weiherschleife (Gemstone Grinding) on Idarbach can only be visited by appointment.

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8.26 km

Weinhof Leje

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Exhibition, gastronomy, gemstone sales, beautiful place

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8.43 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.98 km

1.36 km

1.27 km

531 m

468 m

418 m

245 m

162 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

1.56 km

1.33 km

223 m

191 m

157 m

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Sunday 11 October

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