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View of Silbersee from Above – Silbersee Mahlscheid loop from Herdorf

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View of Silbersee from Above – Silbersee Mahlscheid loop from Herdorf

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View of Silbersee from Above – Silbersee Mahlscheid loop from Herdorf

01:32

5.20km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Mahlscheid

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Parking

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2.01 km

View of the Westerwald Hills

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Due to forest dieback 5 years ago, the tree population is not yet so tall, which gives you a wonderful view...

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2.37 km

Silbersee Quarry Viewpoint (Mahlscheid Nature Reserve)

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The area around the Mahlscheid was created around 7 million years ago by volcanic activity. Until the 1950s, basalt was mined here for road construction. Even today, basalt columns can be admired in the area around the Silbersee.

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3.07 km

View of Mahlscheid Lake

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What a wonderful place

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3.14 km

Cave Passage With View of Silbersee

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First of all: There is a grate in front of the cave entrance. (And this was already printed before us)

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3.23 km

View of Silbersee from Above

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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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3.51 km

Silbersee Mahlscheid

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You already know that bathing is prohibited there ?! It is a nature reserve! The paths must not be left.

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4.07 km

Eye of God Monument

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Interesting structure with a profound history, it is worth stopping here!

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4.09 km

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake)

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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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5.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.68 km

182 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

515 m

182 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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View of Silbersee from Above – Silbersee Mahlscheid loop from Herdorf

View of the Westerwald Hills

Silbersee Quarry Viewpoint (Mahlscheid Nature Reserve)

View of Mahlscheid Lake

Cave Passage With View of Silbersee

View of Silbersee from Above

Silbersee Mahlscheid

Eye of God Monument

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake)

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