The Höchen Schacht III spoil tip forms the central point of the four mining trails and is also the highlight of the themed hiking trail as an exceptional vantage point. The spoil tip is connected to the Schacht III mining trail and the Höchen mining trail via an optional loop (1.3 km) and, as a challenging trail, is only recommended for sure-footed hikers. At the top of the Höchen slag heap, you will reach the highest point that can be reached on a coal tip in Germany, namely 494 meters above sea level. NHN, from where you can see far beyond the borders of the Saarland to the Palatinate Forest, the Vosges Mountains and even the Black Forest.
Autorentipp
With a length of 22 km, the themed hiking trail "Grubenwege Höcherberg" is a large circular hiking trail that is divided into four interconnected sections, which in turn represent independent circular hiking trails. These are the four mine trails Frankenholz, Schacht III, Höchen and Nordfeld, each with a length of between 5 and 7 km, which can be hiked individually, in any combination or in their entirety.
Wegbeschreibung
The Höchen Schacht III spoil tip forms the central point of the four mining trails and is also the highlight of the themed hiking trail as an exceptional vantage point. The spoil tip is connected to the Schacht III mining trail and the Höchen mining trail via an optional loop (1.3 km) and, as a challenging trail, is only recommended for sure-footed hikers. At the top of the Höchen slag heap, you will reach the highest point that can be reached on a coal tip in Germany, namely 494 meters above sea level. NHN, from where you can see far beyond the borders of the Saarland to the Palatinate Forest, the Vosges Mountains and even the Black Forest.
Ausrüstung
You can find all the important information about equipment in our
packing list.
Link to:
https://www.saarpfalz-touristik.de/erlebnisse/wandern/wanderservice/packliste
Sicherheitshinweise
Caution:
In principle, entering the forest and walking on the hiking trails is at your own risk.
Depending on the season and the weather, you may need to be more sure-footed on certain sections of the trail.
You should therefore wear clothing appropriate to the season and the weather and hiking boots with an appropriate tread.
Please pay particular attention:
Walk carefully on the steps in the forest (they may be slippery due to leaf fall).
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding and consideration for one another are the basic principles for the cooperative use of our natural environment. The code is
Use existing paths, follow signs and respect path closures
Leave no traces such as garbage or dog excrement and treat the path with care
Respect other users of the forest and meadows
Show consideration for animals and plants
Plan in advance and make use of daylight
LIABILITY NOTICE:
Despite repeated checks and conscientious preparation of the route descriptions, the publisher accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
NOTICE OF USE:
Dear hiking enthusiasts, the hiking trails also lead along natural paths through untouched nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is important to us.
We would also like to draw your attention to the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the designated paths and not to walk on existing rock faces for safety reasons. We would also like to draw your attention to the presence of natural forest hazards. Depending on the weather, some parts of the trail may be soft and slippery and should therefore be walked on with particular care. Sturdy footwear is therefore recommended on all tours and surefootedness is essential.
Use of the hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk
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