Wild Netzbach Trail

At the large hiking parking lot at Scheune Neuhaus (on the L259, Forsthaus Neuhaus exit), we hike north along the yellow-marked access path. After crossing the country road, we enter the primeval forest at the gates of the city. At the first fork, we follow the Wild Netzbach Trail on the right. On the forest path, we continue to the next intersection, keep right, and follow the narrowing trail gently downhill. After about 400 m, we turn right onto a winding path leading through small valleys. The rock formation, called Holzer conglomerate, on both sides of the path surprises with embedded pebbles. We turn left off the paved forest path and walk under graceful beech and oak trees, whose high canopy offers wide forest views. After a short distance, we reach the Netzbach pond (on the right) and the Rosen pond (on the left). The impressive Netzbach valley – once crossed by miners and pit workers – is ascended along a narrow path. The dynamics of the creek change this section’s appearance with every season; fallen beeches demand sure-footedness and a bit of adventure from visitors. Small seating areas on the fallen beeches invite you to rest. After crossing the Netzbach bridge, we come to the tranquil Hortenbach pond. From there, we proceed on a narrow route between beeches – later over moss and under young spruces – uphill. The following bright birch forest in the historical Wolfsgarten – a former forestry from the 18th century – with its ferns and mosses evokes the impression of a fairy-tale forest. We complete the circular route on the soft forest floor and reach the first fork, which leads back to the access path to Scheune Neuhaus.