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Rhineland-Palatinate
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Mörschied

Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Mörschied

Moderate

4.7

(69)

236

hikers

Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Mörschied

04:57

17.8km

330m

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: May 8, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.07 km

View of Weiden

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New at this beautiful place with a view of the Hunsrück village of Weiden, a sheltered hiking hut with benches and a table.
Status: Nov. 2021

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10.1 km

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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10.8 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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11.0 km

Schwäserhütte

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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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11.0 km

Schwax'ba Hut Rest Area

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6

11.4 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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11.4 km

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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12.4 km

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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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.59 km

1.12 km

120 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

6.62 km

2.55 km

1.33 km

343 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

88 %

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