Basalt wall at Bornkasten – Kauten Mill loop from Nomborn

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Basalt wall at Bornkasten – Kauten Mill loop from Nomborn

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Basalt wall at Bornkasten – Kauten Mill loop from Nomborn

03:13

11.5km

230m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Basalt Columns at the Former Nassau Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

... simply beautiful here.
But beware of falling rocks in places.

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Basalt wall at Bornkasten

Highlight • Natural Monument

From this point you can clearly see a cross section of the basalt summit of the BornKasten.
Looks really impressive and you should definitely drive by there after you've been to the top of the viewpoint!

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Kauten Mill

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A former mill that could hardly be in a more idyllic place. You reach it by following the hiking trail through the quiet Eisenbach valley over a small bridge. Today …

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Werwolf Sculpture by Wolfgang Dillenkofer

Highlight • Monument

We were also able to admire the werewolf on the sculpture path.

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Carved Wooden Bench in Nassau Conservation Area

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A wonderfully carved rest area that invites you to take a break

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Bergwerksmönch wooden sculpture near Reckenthal

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The mining monk wooden sculpture near Reckenthal is a special highlight along the paths in the Gelbachtal valley and reflects the region's mining history. The intricately carved figure depicts a …

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