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Main-Taunus-Kreis

View of the Weilbacher gravel pit – Silbersee Observation Tower loop from Weilbacher Kiesgruben

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Main-Taunus-Kreis

View of the Weilbacher gravel pit – Silbersee Observation Tower loop from Weilbacher Kiesgruben

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View of the Weilbacher gravel pit – Silbersee Observation Tower loop from Weilbacher Kiesgruben

01:22

5.31km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Weilbacher Kiesgruben

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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319 m

Parking lot at Weilbacher Kiesgrube Regional Park

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A large parking lot directly in front of the main information center of the regional park, as well as parking spaces along the road and another small parking lot just before the truck scales of the active gravel pit.

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1.12 km

Weilbacher Gravel Pits Observation Tower

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Nice to walk, great for families with children up to about 12 years,

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1.32 km

View of the Weilbacher gravel pit

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A great place for a break for the soul too

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2.31 km

Silbersee Observation Tower

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There are a total of 5 of these observation towers in the nature reserve.
From the towers you have a good view of the recultivated gravel pits. This should provide …

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2.87 km

Weilbach Gravel Pits Nature Reserve

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Beautifully restored area with some viewpoints - view of the gravel pits as well as the Taunus and across the Main plain to Frankfurt. Most spectacular from a lofty height …

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4.79 km

Observation Tower in the Clearing

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7

4.92 km

Observation Tower and Fitness Trail

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Here you will find one of the pieces of equipment on the fitness trail.

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8

5.09 km

Climbing wall at the Regional Park Tower

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Very popular destination for children, for which one is willing to hike a few meters.

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5.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.63 km

1.20 km

562 m

124 m

< 100 m

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