Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

01:59

7.72km

30m

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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Weilbacher Kiesgruben

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28 m

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk, Weilbach

Highlight • Monument

Here on the bridge is a beautiful old sandstone sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from 1753.

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1.49 km

Wooden Gazebo

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completely ok for pausing and placing

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1.52 km

Observation Tower in the Clearing

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1.65 km

Fitness trail

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Here you will find one of the pieces of equipment on the fitness trail.

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3.70 km

Weilbach Gravel Pits Nature Reserve

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Beautifully restored area with some viewpoints - view of the gravel pits as well as the Taunus and across the Main plain to Frankfurt. Most spectacular from a lofty height …

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4.27 km

Silbersee Observation Tower

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There are a total of 5 of these observation towers in the nature reserve.
From the towers you have a good view of the recultivated gravel pits. This should provide …

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5.29 km

View of the Weilbacher gravel pit

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A great place for a break for the soul too

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5.49 km

Weilbacher Gravel Pits Observation Tower

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Nice to walk, great for families with children up to about 12 years,

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

1.57 km

720 m

326 m

324 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.80 km

1.29 km

1.15 km

407 m

361 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 28, 2024,Unterwegs an den Weilbacher Kiesgruben bei -3°C und Nebel🚶🏼‍♀️🐾

Since it was nice and frozen, I thought I would drive to the Weilbach gravel pits again. Unfortunately, the paths are often very muddy in many places.
So I took advantage of this weather and the dogs stayed clean 😊
If you're lucky, you can also see the kulans that live there in the fenced-in area. But they aren't nice …

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November 19, 2021,Weilbacher Kiesgruben

Fish, goats, birds of prey, wild donkeys and finally delicious tarte flambée in the wild donkey.

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February 22, 2025,Naturschutzgebiet Kiesgruben – Hütte Runde von Weilbach

This early in the year, the area is not yet so worthwhile. But we do see goats and the famous kulans (wild donkeys). And the food at the Wild Donkey is always good.

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January 1, 2023,Weilbacher Kiesgruben 🐴🐐🐏

At the regional park you can park by the wild donkey and stroll directly across the area. Here you can get the opening hours beforehand.

There is a pond with fish and a small playground, barefoot path, climbing wall and a lookout tower right next to the Restaurant zum wilden Esel.

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