Holzbach Gorge – Holzbach Gorge loop from Winnen

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Holzbach Gorge – Holzbach Gorge loop from Winnen

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Holzbach Gorge – Holzbach Gorge loop from Winnen

01:33

5.51km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Holzbachdurchbruch

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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494 m

Holzbach Gorge

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Very beautiful hiking trail along the Holzbach. Especially in summer when it's hot, it's still very pleasant and refreshing because of the dense foliage of the trees and the proximity …

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2.26 km

Holzbach Gorge

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Great tour even with a bit worse weather. Finally, a visit to the nearby cafe worthwhile, but you should inform yourself in advance about the opening times

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2.90 km

Wooden bridge at Holzbach Gorge

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Uff watch out when it's wet

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2.93 km

The Holzbachschlucht is a true natural wonder in the Hoher Westerwald! 🌲🏞️ Here, the Holzbach has carved its way through volcanic basalt over millennia, creating a fairytale-like, narrow valley with …

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3.13 km

Rock Formations of the Holzbachtal Gorge

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Great rock formation in the Holzbachtal. The whole valley is interesting and there is a lot to discover. There are several rest areas with tables and benches. Sturdy shoes are recommended on the paths in the valley.

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3.24 km

Root formations in the Holzbach Gorge at Holzbachdurchbruch

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Pretty bizarre tree roots can be seen along the path.

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3.39 km

Cairn field in the Holzbachdurchbruch

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Looks nice and invites you to build it yourself. They are also said to bring good luck.

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5.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.00 km

628 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

1.10 km

685 m

628 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

6°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

March 10, 2025,Holzbachschlucht Tour von ,,Typisch Westerwald" 2/2025

@Typisch-Westerwald thank you Rainer for this wonderful tour.

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February 22, 2025,5 km Holzbachschlucht und Jüdischer Friedhof

Start, finish and parking:
You can hike the hike from various starting points:

Hikers' car park access to Hofcafe Dapprich on the L302 or hikers' car park at the end of the "Zur Holzbachschlucht" road in Gemünden, or hikers' car park on the Gemünden road towards the L302 on the right after the bend in the forest

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