Oil mill in the Reichenbach Valley – Bannmühle Reichenbachtal loop from GVV Reichenbach an der Fils

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Reichenbach an der Fils

Oil mill in the Reichenbach Valley – Bannmühle Reichenbachtal loop from GVV Reichenbach an der Fils

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Oil mill in the Reichenbach Valley – Bannmühle Reichenbachtal loop from GVV Reichenbach an der Fils

01:08

4.24km

50m

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 22, 2026

Tips

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Mittlerer Schurwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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492 m

Oil mill in the Reichenbach Valley

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Location and history: The oil mill is located in the Reichenbachtal north of Reichenbach an der Fils.
The mill served as an oil mill between 1772 and 1854, as a …

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776 m

Natural Spring in Mittlerer Schurwald

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Spring from a large stone, located directly on the hiking trail.

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922 m

Pond with tadpoles near Bronnmühle

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In spring there are countless tadpoles, some of which appear in swarm form.

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1.12 km

Insect Hotel at Bannmühle

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It's nice that there are now, like here, many such insect hotels. It contributes, for example, to the conservation of wild bees.

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1.15 km

Wooden Smiling Sculpture at Forsthütte

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This is right in front of the forester's hut.

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1.26 km

Bannmühle Reichenbachtal

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The mill is the older of two historic mills in the valley (the neighboring oil mill dates from 1772) and was first documented in 1402 as the property of the …

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1.87 km

Old Stone Bridge over the Reichenbach

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Nice place to take a rest. You can cool off in the stream or rest on the wooden bench.

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2.13 km

Small biotope on Bannmühlentalweg

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Biotope directly on the hiking trail with seating for a short rest and a beautiful view of the small forest lake.

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4.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

789 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.72 km

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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Comments

March 20, 2025,Eine kurze Runde

After visiting mom with son and furry friend, a little walk along the stream

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March 30, 2025,Katzenbachtal - Biotop

Today, just a short walk for those with bad knees😅...actually to look for some toads and frogs at the biotope🐸...a few were also visible in the water, but unfortunately, most of them were flattened on the path next to the pond😪. It's really crazy, even though only forestry vehicles are supposed to drive there, the path was paved with dead …

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