Feldspar mine in Hermannsgrund – View of Weißen Stein loop from Ölberg

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Feldspar mine in Hermannsgrund – View of Weißen Stein loop from Ölberg

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Feldspar mine in Hermannsgrund – View of Weißen Stein loop from Ölberg

02:21

7.41km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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1.11 km

Feldspar mine in Hermannsgrund

Highlight • Structure

In the area of the Hohe Waid mountain, feldspar was mined for porcelain and ceramics production in the 19th century. Several quarries, pits, and tunnels in the Hermannsgrund area bear witness to this activity.

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1.15 km

Entrance to the Hermannsgrund Silicate Mine

Highlight • Cave

Old galleries, entrance is spilled, so unfortunately no inspection possible. Nevertheless, worth a look!

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2.25 km

View of Weißen Stein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view to the tower on the white stone

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3.78 km

Schriesheimer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful clearing in the middle of the forest, a nice destination in summer, also with children, the hut is open for meals in summer.

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6.34 km

Obere Griet Sinkholes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Generally beautiful area, tunnel is fenced for security.

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6.65 km

Lange Schaar Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

Very close to the Spatschlucht.

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6.87 km

Spatschlucht Gorge Trail Sign

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7.06 km

Wilhelmstollen Barite Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Late (also spate) is a little-known name that was given by early miners for minerals that split well and lack a metallic sheen. In contrast to many metallic ores, late …

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7.41 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.16 km

630 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

5°C

19 %

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Comments

September 13, 2024,Spatschlucht – Obere Gried - Ursenbach

A varied tour, lots to see and varied routes. It clears your head.

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August 7, 2022,Spatschlucht – Obere Gried Loop from Ursenbach

A lot of fun, but you really need a good fitness level. There were some paths really "natural" thar we almost had to climb using our hands

November 12, 2024,Ausblick zum Weißen Stein – Spatschlucht Runde von Ursenbach

Nice, varied tour. It was fun.

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December 27, 2023,Hermannsgrund und Spatschlucht zwischen den Jahren

After the relaxing festive season, it was simply time to leave the four walls again to soak up nature in the beautiful winter Odenwald. You can only recommend it. By the way, you can also leave a few calories in the woods that you have overindulged in over the course of the day ;)

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