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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

02:05

8.12km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Weilbacher Kiesgruben

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28 m

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk, Weilbach

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Here on the bridge is a beautiful old sandstone sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from 1753.

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1.60 km

Observation Tower in the Clearing

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1.73 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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1.90 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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4.10 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 from the observation tower at the entrance. The paths are designed for relaxed circular hikes, from which you can then relax in the restaurant to the wild donkey ... 😉
Very nice!

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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 an insight between industrial use and recultivation up to the creation of new biotopes. Rare animals can also be observed. If you are lucky, you may also see a small herd of wild donkeys.

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5.69 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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5.88 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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8.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

1.79 km

975 m

366 m

152 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

1.80 km

1.37 km

1.30 km

384 m

361 m

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Weather

Friday 10 July

33°C

18°C

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December 28, 2024,Unterwegs an den Weilbacher Kiesgruben bei -3°C und Nebel🚶🏼‍♀️🐾

Since it was nice and frozen, I thought I would drive to the Weilbach gravel pits again. Unfortunately, the paths are often very muddy in many places.
So I took advantage of this weather and the dogs stayed clean 😊
If you're lucky, you can also see the kulans that live there in the fenced-in area. But they aren't nice …

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November 19, 2021,Weilbacher Kiesgruben

Fish, goats, birds of prey, wild donkeys and finally delicious tarte flambée in the wild donkey.

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February 22, 2025,Naturschutzgebiet Kiesgruben – Hütte Runde von Weilbach

This early in the year, the area is not yet so worthwhile. But we do see goats and the famous kulans (wild donkeys). And the food at the Wild Donkey is always good.

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January 1, 2023,Weilbacher Kiesgruben 🐴🐐🐏

At the regional park you can park by the wild donkey and stroll directly across the area. Here you can get the opening hours beforehand.

There is a pond with fish and a small playground, barefoot path, climbing wall and a lookout tower right next to the Restaurant zum wilden Esel.

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March 22, 2024,Weilbacher Kiesgruben ☀️

Short tour around the Weilbach gravel pits. There are parking spaces at the front of the Wilder Esel. The parking spaces at the riding stables are exclusively for those on the farm.
You can stop off at the Wilder Esel. There are playgrounds, a large pond, observation tower and a barefoot path to discover here.
There is also a small …

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Silbersee Observation Tower – View of the Weilbacher gravel pit loop from Flörsheim am Main

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk, Weilbach

Observation Tower in the Clearing

Observation Tower and Fitness Trail

Climbing wall at the Regional Park Tower

Weilbach Gravel Pits Nature Reserve

Silbersee Observation Tower

View of the Weilbacher gravel pit

Weilbacher Gravel Pits Observation Tower

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