Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

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Hellertshausen

Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

Moderate

4.6

(45)

102

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Old ore mine mouth – Schwäserhütte loop from Hellertshausen

02:14

8.18km

120m

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 10, 2026

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Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

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Stumm Benches with a View of the Idarwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way there are two benches with a view of the Idarwald between Steingeruettelkopf and Idarkopf.
These were donated by a direct descendant of the ironworks mute.

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Old ore mine mouth

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An old ore tunnel is located directly on the hiking trail, the entrance of which is closed with a grille.
You can see about 10 meters into the tunnel.

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3.78 km

Shelter and barbecue hut above the Fischbach stream near Schauren.

The hut features a traditional Hunsrück-style swing grill.

A picnic bench is located in front of the hut, and several display cases provide information about activities in Schauren.

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Schwax'ba Hut Rest Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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Old slate quarry

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Above the trail, an old, somewhat ingrained slate quarry testifies to the mining activities in the region.

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Ore adit in the Saar-Hunsrück

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Below the trail is a spilled ore gallery. The retaining walls of the access are partially overturned. The tunnel opening itself is easily accessible and you can look in, but …

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