Rosenheimer Lay Nature Reserve – Elbbach Gorge loop from Gebhardshain-Steinebach

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Rosenheimer Lay Nature Reserve – Elbbach Gorge loop from Gebhardshain-Steinebach

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Rosenheimer Lay Nature Reserve – Elbbach Gorge loop from Gebhardshain-Steinebach

03:50

13.8km

260m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Rosenheimer Lay

Lindians Seifen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Grube Bindweide Visitor Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bindweide mine was once a mine that mainly mined iron ore. Today it is a visitor mine with a visitor center.

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3.94 km

Rosenheimer Lay Nature Reserve

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Former basalt demolition area with a lake, is now a beautiful nature reserve de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenheimer_Lay

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7.51 km

Elbbach Gorge

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Very idyllic brook valley with bridge and Fuhrt. It runs like a deep swath through the mountain with imposing steep slopes on the right and left. Very beautiful.

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7.56 km

Three Big Stones in the Elbbach Valley

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Say from the wild and romantic Elbbachtal about the "three thick stones":
The legend tells of the Hildburg on the Elkenrother side of the Elbe stream. The knight's wife was …

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9.08 km

Backes in Dickendorf

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An idyllic place in the middle of Dickendorf, good for a rest. There is some nice seating

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9.86 km

Dickendorf Mill

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In summer there is a beautiful beer garden at the Dickendorfer Mühle. Only open on Saturdays and Sundays between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m

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9.94 km

Dickendorfer Mill Café & Garden

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The Dickendorfer Mühle is always a nice destination - the family business takes excellent care of you here!

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9.97 km

Dickendorf Mill Beer Garden

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In the Cafe Dickendorfer Mühle you can eat a piece of cake very comfortably.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.85 km

3.34 km

1.30 km

231 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

4.11 km

2.14 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Waldfest Steinebach und Elbbachtal

endless sun. First a cool Hachenburger at the forest festival and then a good 10 km in the sun through nature. Beautiful route, only in the Elbbachtal the forestry had made walking difficult for several 100m. Fast home after the tour and a cool cider.

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May 25, 2025,W7 Die Eiserne Barbara, Kotzert, weite Aussichten und Seen

Free parking is available at the start and finish. The hiker's parking lot is located at the Barbaraturm tower in Malberg.

Tip:
Refreshments at the Malbergblick restaurant

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