Trailschleife "Copper-Jasper Path"

Route description from Niederwörresbach, clockwise direction:

We start at the hiking car park in Niederwörresbach. Through the wooden entrance gate, we go onto a bridge where we cross the stream. On the first section of the path, we first hike uphill until we are rewarded after about 2 km with two impressive viewpoints and a sensory bench. Here we also learn more about jasper, which is found in the region and whose mining at times formed the economic basis of the Niederwörresbach grinding workshops, from information boards.

Then it goes downhill. We reach the shelter in the "Wahlenbach." A longer ascent follows; we pass the local community of Gerach and cross the K34. After a few meters, at kilometer 5.5, there is a viewpoint with a sensory bench inviting you to let your gaze wander. The next 2 km lead downhill, past two more viewpoints and an orchid meadow. After further ascents and descents, we reach the town of Hintertiefenbach (also called the "Pulverloch") – so far we have covered around 9 km. Then we pass through another entrance gate and first go uphill through the forest before the descent to Fischbach begins. We cross the L160 and reach Fischbach. At a height of about 240 m, this is the lowest point of the Copper-Jasper Path. Now it continues uphill. We come to a shelter and follow the path further, which now partly runs on the "mining circular trail." Along the way, we learn more about copper. Downhill, we finally reach an impressive waterfall. From here, we have the opportunity on a side path to visit the copper mine about 800 m away. On the main path, it goes uphill again, interrupted by some descents. Before we go downhill again on the last kilometer back to Niederwörresbach, we can once again enjoy the impressive landscape from two viewpoints. Back at our starting point in Niederwörresbach, dining options invite you to end the hiking day comfortably.