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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
Neunkirchen

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) – Bikestation Hirtenwiese loop from Herdorf

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
Neunkirchen

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) – Bikestation Hirtenwiese loop from Herdorf

Moderate

4.6

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Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake) – Bikestation Hirtenwiese loop from Herdorf

02:32

8.67km

240m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Mahlscheid

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1.72 km

Eye of God Monument

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Interesting structure with a profound history, it is worth stopping here!

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1.74 km

Silbersee (Mahlscheid Lake)

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Basalt was mined at the site of the lake, popularly known as Silbersee, until the 1970s. The area is now a nature reserve, so if you come to the lake …

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2.52 km

View of Neunkirchen

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Here, the Mahlscheid nature reserve offers a great view.

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2.76 km

The area around the Mahlscheid was created around 7 million years ago by volcanic activity. Until the 1950s, basalt was mined here for road construction. Even today, basalt columns can be admired in the area around the Silbersee.

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3.19 km

Silbersee

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Unfortunately, swimming in the silver lake is prohibited

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4.64 km

Köppel Restaurant

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Formerly Hohenseelbachskopf, now Köppel – it simply tastes good.

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4.66 km

Forest restaurant at Hohenseelbachskopf

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The Hohenseelbachskopf originally carried a basalt summit, similar to the Druidenstein.
Like the Druid Stone, this distinctive basaltic peak between 500 and 300 BC was probably a significant Celtic settlement …

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5.71 km

Bikestation Hirtenwiese

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Hirtenwiese bike station. PWS Offroad has set up a station here where you can inflate your tires if necessary or repair your bike with the tools you have. If you …

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8.67 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.17 km

1.32 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

6.37 km

1.00 km

717 m

557 m

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