Saar-Hunsrück-Climb - 12th Leg: Kempfeld - Herborn - Idar-Oberstein

We start on the paths to the right of the castle tower of Wildenburg. From there we go over the "Wildenburger Kopf", over which we reach the "Mörschieder Burr". At the end of the rocky sea we go downhill twice to the right. We pass a resting place with a shelter. A little later the stage changes its eastern direction and bends to the south, towards Herborn. In Veitsrodt you will find the "Steinerne Gästebuch". Since 1976, the "Stone Guest Book" has commemorated numerous prominent visitors to EdelSteinLand and the German Gemstone Road. The stones signed by the guests from politics, business and culture are placed along an approx. 1.7 km long nature-oriented circular path. More than 100 entries can be admired there. Behind this special sight, the trail leads through the Vollmersbach valley down to Idar-Oberstein, along the Vollmersbach stream and past a fishing pond. We cross the small village Regulshausen and reach the old town of Idar-Oberstein via several ridges. Across the castle pond we come to Oberstein Castle, a medieval hilltop castle from the 14th century. This is where the 12th stage of the Saar-Hunsrück Climb ends.

For refreshment after the hike we go down the castle hill and thus arrive at the market place of Oberstein. Here, one or the other gastronomic offer awaits us. The German Mineral Museum can also be visited here.