Simmer Lake – Simmerbach Floodplain loop from Simmern

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Simmer Lake – Simmerbach Floodplain loop from Simmern

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Simmer Lake – Simmerbach Floodplain loop from Simmern

01:35

6.02km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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546 m

Bridge Over the Simmerbach

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Beautiful bridge over the Simmerbach

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865 m

Zementgretchen Statue (Margarete Scherschlicht)

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Greta (August 31, 1906 in Benzweiler; † January 24, 1994 at Schmiede) was the Simmern original.
On October 7, 1951 at around 6:00 p.m., the brakes of a truck loaded …

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1.15 km

Römerberg Bastion

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With the destruction of the city of Simmern in May and September of 1689, the Römerberg bastion also fell. An engraving by Merian depicts the corner tower of the former …

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3.00 km

Simmerbach Pond and Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

There is a lot to enjoy here: Either the walk around the well-tended lake or the paths through the floodplain of the Simmerbach, where numerous animals feel very comfortable.

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3.26 km

Simmer Lake

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The "Simmersee" lies in the shunt of the Simmerbach north of the city of Simmern / Hunsrück. It consists of two water surfaces, which differ in form and use. For …

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3.40 km

Simmerbach Floodplain

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Within the urban area of Simmern, the deep-cut bed of the Simmerbach is a broad, green floodplain with shady paths and several resting benches.
The intersection with the busy road …

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4.48 km

Rottmann Park

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Currently (7/2019) the Rottmann Park appears to be an area with old trees, but otherwise no recognizable park.
That was different once and should be different again.
In September 2016, …

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5.30 km

Tanners’ Shed on the Simmerbach

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The tannery road in Simmern and the path that runs parallel to the Simmerbach are reminiscent of the former heyday of the tanning trade in the city. The sale of …

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6.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.52 km

1.11 km

611 m

369 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

7°C

4°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 11, 2024,Simmern 2024

Another January tour through Simmern, where more and more shops are closing and more and more empty properties are simply being demolished. And everything new doesn't last a year...

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