Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

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Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

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Bikestation Hirtenwiese – Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) loop from Herdorf

04:05

14.7km

280m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Mahlscheid

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.47 km

Hüllbuche

Highlight • Natural Monument

This little tour is an ideal route for:
"just get out - and switch off"
At the Hüllbuche junction you have a lot of opportunities to expand the bike tour and explore additional paths.
Have fun

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6.63 km

Stone Circle Rest Area at Hohenseelbachskopf

Highlight • Rest Area

Lots of possibilities, not all paths are well maintained

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6.68 km

Daaden Forest Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lots of information on many boards

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9.56 km

Bikestation Hirtenwiese

Highlight • Rest Area

Hirtenwiese bike station. PWS Offroad has set up a station here where you can inflate your tires if necessary or repair your bike with the tools you have. If you …

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10.2 km

The Silbersee is a unique piece of natural beauty from every perspective. This also includes views from higher levels. But caution is advised, sturdy shoes, sure-footedness and, above all, common sense. 😊

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10.9 km

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Basalt was mined at the site of the lake, popularly known as Silbersee, until the 1970s. The area is now a nature reserve, so if you come to the lake …

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11.2 km

Blue Heap

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the oldest mines in the region is the "Alte Mahlscheid" pit, which is mentioned as early as 1478 as a Saynian silver, lead and copper mine.

The "Blue …

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13.4 km

Josefshäuschen Chapel and View of Herdorf

Highlight • Religious Site

The Josefshäuschen on Druidensteig is a small chapel with an information board. The chapel is located above Herdorf, from here you have a beautiful view over the place.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.95 km

1.20 km

402 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

2.54 km

2.09 km

1.18 km

914 m

507 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2024,🔁 von Herdorf zur Hüllbuche zum NSG Mahlscheid/ Silbersee

Please do not follow this tour at the moment. As I found out today from a colleague who lives nearby, there is a ban on entering the Mahlscheid from April 1st until autumn because of the breeding season. I didn't see any prohibition signs yesterday, so I wasn't aware of this.

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