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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Morshausen

Dream Loop Murscher Eselsche

Moderate

4.8

(368)

1,312

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Dream Loop Murscher Eselsche

03:08

10.8km

280m

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Winding forest paths lead you into the enchanted Baybach Valley and later up to the Murscher Eselsche (Murscher Eselsche). Your starting point is at the Old School in Morshausen. On the scenic descent into the stream valley, you'll come across a sculpture of a donkey and then the wooden figure…

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Last updated: June 16, 2025

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The Murscher Eselsche

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The second sculpture, "Murscher Eselsche," stands in an open field with expansive views. Unlike the first, it is made of rusted steel. The oversized animal gazes friendly at hikers on …

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8.45 km

Murscher Eselsche Rock Formation

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Pure challenge, but a fantastic view of the surrounding area, especially at this time of year.

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8.92 km

View Baybachblick

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One of the most beautiful hiking trails, the Murscher Eselsche with the Zeschenpfad, that I have walked so far. Varied and with quiet, wide views far over the Baybachtal - simply beautiful.

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9.37 km

Another vantage point in the back forest. The other two are the "Aussicht West" and the "Baybachtalblick".
A little dwarf keeps the hiker company here.

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5.94 km

4.16 km

606 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

3.84 km

758 m

594 m

495 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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17°C

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August 1, 2025,TS Murscher Eselsche
Our first day of vacation started with a beautiful dream loop, there was a lot of uphill and a lot of downhill

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After a one-day hiking break, we set off again today, this time in the lower Baybachtal on the Murscher Eselchen dream loop. "Mursche" is the place name Morshausen in Hunsrück Platt. "Eselchen" is named after the rock, whose former shape was reminiscent of a donkey. Unfortunately, after the Second World War, a few overzealous young people blew off the donkey's …

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We were drawn to the Hunsrück. Shortly before we arrived, it started to rain really heavily, but thankfully only for a short time.
The path was slippery at times due to the rain. The landscape was very varied, with many scents and, after all, plenty of sunshine.
There are plenty of benches to enjoy the 🌞.
Of course, we also …

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So, regarding the name of the tour: "Mursche" comes from the name of the start/end point Morshausen in Hunrücker Platt (a local dialect). And the "Eselchen" (little donkey) is a rock formation that once resembled a donkey. Unfortunately, the once so distinctive donkey ears fell victim to an explosion of shell ammunition. 😳

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September 18, 2022,Murscher Eselsche
One of the most beautiful dream loops we have ever hiked. Varied, very well signposted and sufficient seating. One should, however. be free from giddiness!

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I haven't done this dream loop since 2018, so I was excited to do it again, as all I remembered was the rocky climb over the hump of the "Eselchen".

This time, too, it was challenging and sensationally beautiful; the route was changed between Haacks Köppche and the climb to the Eselchen. About 400 meters now lead directly along the …

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The dream loop Murscher Eselsche was really great. 👍🏼

On narrow paths you go into the Baybachtal and later on a serpentine path uphill to the rock formation "Murscher Eselschen". 🤩
In between there are dream views far into the Eifel to admire. Great!☺️

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Beautiful varied loop into the Baybachtal and later on a narrow path up to beautiful views.
With the name it is like this: "Murscher" comes from the name of the start/finish place Morshausen in Hunrücker Platt dialect. And the little donkey is a rock formation that once resembled a donkey. Unfortunately, the once so distinctive donkey ears fell victim to …

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May 27, 2025

Winding forest paths lead you into the enchanted Baybach Valley and later up to the Murscher Eselsche (Murscher Eselsche). Your starting point is at the Old School in Morshausen. On the scenic descent into the stream valley, you'll come across a sculpture of a donkey and then the wooden figure "Jupp

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