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Meadow path through the forestPhoto: Daniela Andres, Tourist-Information EdelSteinLand
Shady forests and open farmland with views over the Hunsrück heights, the Wildenburg towering above Kempfeld, and the Idar Forest dominate the route. The hiker receives detailed information about the ironworks dynasty of the Stumm family, whose roots lie in the heart of the Hunsrück.
Along the route, signs inform about the Stumm family dynasty. Johann Nikolaus Stumm learned the blacksmith trade, beginning a family and company history spanning more than six generations in the ironworks industry.
Along the way, the hiker encounters old tunnels and spoil heaps on the valley slopes. There are also remains of smaller ore smelters and water-powered gemstone grinding mills and hammer works that recall the formerly active mining activity at the southern edge of the Hunsrück. On the bank of the Hammerbach, the first iron hammer by Johann Nikolaus Stumm was built in 1715. Two more hammer works were located at the Asbach Ironworks, which is now a facility of the Diakonie with residential and work opportunities. Various viewpoints offer distant views to the Wildenburg, across the Hunsrück heights or to the Idar Forest. Passing the Historic Biehl Water Grinding Mill (visit possible), you return to the starting point Camping Harfenmühle with gastronomy and accommodation options.
Author’s recommendation
Visit the Historic Biehl Water Grinding Mill - approximately 150 m from the entrance portal. www.alte-edelsteinschleiferei.de
At the Best of Hiking Test Center at Harfenmühle, directly at the start of the route, hiking equipment can be tested free of charge. http://www.harfenmuehle.de/de/umgebung/testcenter/
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Restaurant HarfenmühleGasthof Zuck
Safety information
The dream loops partly have steep, difficult, and slippery sections in rainy or winter weather. Therefore, hiking boots, surefootedness, and good fitness are essential requirements to hike these premium circular trails.
Tips and suggestions
Tourist information in EdelSteinLand:
Herrstein Office
Brühlstraße 16
55756 Herrstein
Phone +49 6785 - 79 1400
Fax +49 6785 - 798 1400
info@edelsteinland.de
www.edelsteinland.de
Idar-Oberstein Office
Hauptstraße 419
55743 Idar-Oberstein
Phone +49 6781 - 64 6040
Fax +49 6781 - 64 9514
info@edelsteinland.de
www.edelsteinland.de
Roadbook
The hike on the Stumm Ironworks Route leads to the traces of the former global company, whose origins lie in the Hellertshausen district of Hammerbirkenfeld. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Stumm family owned four ironworks, 13 hammer mills, and two cutting works in the Hunsrück. After relocating to Saarland, where they acquired the Neunkirchen Ironworks in 1806, Stumm AG was counted among Germany's largest mining companies until the 1970s.
The very varied and distinctly nature-oriented premium circular hiking route leads through idyllic forests in the first third, where some old tunnels draw attention to the region’s mining past. Especially between Asbach and Weiden, magnificent wide views enrich the open field passages before the route passes through attractive forest to the nature refuge at Schinderhannesfels. The circular trail continues entertainingly with wonderful views over Klingenberg back into the valley, where a special highlight, the Biehl Water Grinding Mill, awaits the hiker.
Restaurant Harfenmühle
Best of Wandern - Testcenter auf dem Campingplatz Harfenmühle
Gasthof Zuck
Schwäßahütte
Campingplatz Edelsteincamp
Historic water loop Biehl
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Fischbach-Weierbach regional train station with call bus 899 via Herrstein to the Harfenmühle stop (entry at Harfenmühle Campsite)
From Idar-Oberstein station with line 850 to Weiden (entry in Weiden possible via access path)
Up-to-date timetable information at www.rnn.info
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Directions
A 61 - arrival from north
Motorway A.61 – exit Rheinböllen / Simmern (exit 45) - B 50. After about 50 km turn left towards Bruchweiler, Kempfeld, Herrstein (between Kempfeld and Herrstein)
A 61 - arrival from east
Motorway A.61 – exit Bad Kreuznach – B 41. After about 50 km exit Fischbach, Herrstein, Kempfeld.
A 6 - arrival from south
Motorway A.6 – Kaiserslautern exit Landstuhl West towards Trier A 62 exit Birkenfeld B 269 towards Morbach – towards Bruchweiler, Kempfeld, Herrstein.
Parking
Parking directly at the starting point on the grounds of the „Harfenmühle“ campsite
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Equipment
Hiking boots required!
Our tips for carefree hiking enjoyment
Hiking is the perfect sport. With the right clothing and the right shoes, it’s twice as much fun. Functional clothing, trekking poles, and breathable backpacks are comfortable while hiking. However, good shoes are essential. Robust jogging or casual shoes are only suitable for short distances on flat paths. For longer trails, we recommend sturdy hiking boots with a grippy, non-slip sole. Also remember sun protection and bring a drink. One liter of water is ideal.
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