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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Simmerkopf Summit Cross – Argenthal Quarry loop from Schwappelbruch

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Simmerkopf Summit Cross – Argenthal Quarry loop from Schwappelbruch

Moderate

4.8

(26)

80

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Simmerkopf Summit Cross – Argenthal Quarry loop from Schwappelbruch

02:31

9.44km

110m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8 m

Schlazenkopf Tour Trailhead with Wooden Gnome Sculptures

Highlight • Trail

Parking lot at the Schanzerkopf. Nice start for hikes or bike tours in the Soonwald.

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2

3.74 km

Wild Boar Monument (Heinrich Montandon Memorial)

Highlight • Monument

On the day of St. Sylvester MDCCCCX (1910) the mighty Nimrod (Hebrew = hunter) killed
Heinrich Montafonden grim boar. This stone was erected in memory of this.

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3

5.07 km

Simmerkopf Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

The highest point of the Soonwald.
No prospect, but a decent picnic set with a garbage can.

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4

6.09 km

Köhlerhütte shelter with drink service

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A really nice new hut - the builders went out of their way to do this

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5

6.77 km

Bench in Soonwald Forest

Highlight • Forest

A special section on the Soonwald ridge between Simmerkopf and Schanzerkopf. Springy forest paths between tall forest stands and dense mixed forest. Two benches as a resting place. Unfortunately, it is being eaten away by the Argenthal quarry.

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6

6.88 km

Argenthal Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Many beautiful paths can be found in this area and the quarry, as far as possible, is also an impressive sight.

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7

8.08 km

Ochsenbaumer Höhe

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest section between Kohlweg / quarry Argenthal and the trail parking lot Schanzerkopf

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8

8.16 km

Bench in the Shade, Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Highlight • Rest Area

B

9.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.72 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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