Holzbach Gorge – Waterfall in the Holzbach Gorge loop from Seck

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Holzbach Gorge – Waterfall in the Holzbach Gorge loop from Seck

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Holzbach Gorge – Waterfall in the Holzbach Gorge loop from Seck

01:48

6.36km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 31, 2026

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Holzbachdurchbruch

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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838 m

Schneider family cemetery at the entrance to the Holzbach gorge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cemetery of the Schneider family who have been running the Dappricher Hof at the entrance to the Holzbach Gorge for more than 150 years, today with a café-restaurant.

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942 m

Holzbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Holzbachschlucht is a true natural wonder in the Hoher Westerwald! 🌲🏞️ Here, the Holzbach has carved its way through volcanic basalt over millennia, creating a fairytale-like, narrow valley with …

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1.14 km

Rock Formations of the Holzbachtal Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Great rock formation in the Holzbachtal. The whole valley is interesting and there is a lot to discover. There are several rest areas with tables and benches. Sturdy shoes are recommended on the paths in the valley.

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1.25 km

Root formations in the Holzbach Gorge at Holzbachdurchbruch

Highlight • Gorge

Pretty bizarre tree roots can be seen along the path.

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1.40 km

Cairn field in the Holzbachdurchbruch

Highlight • Structure

Looks nice and invites you to build it yourself. They are also said to bring good luck.

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1.93 km

Holzbach Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

Very beautiful hiking trail along the Holzbach. Especially in summer when it's hot, it's still very pleasant and refreshing because of the dense foliage of the trees and the proximity …

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5.34 km

Waterfall in the Holzbach Gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

very pretty in the morning light

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5.43 km

Wooden bridge at Holzbach Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

Uff watch out when it's wet

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6.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.49 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.16 km

1.15 km

799 m

445 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Saturday 7 November

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Durch die Holzbachschlucht zur Sonnenkanzel

From Hofgut Dapprich the tour took us to the Schneider family cemetery. Shortly behind it is the entrance to the Holzbachschlucht. From there we walked over the wooden bridge and hiked “downstream” along the wooden stream. Then we crossed a second bridge and from there continued to the sun pulpit. The Sonnenkanzel is a viewing point with a great view …

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