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Idarwald mountain range with Idarkopf (746 m)
Lonely forests, peaceful creek valleys, and protected moors are the
distinguishing features of Idarwald mountain range, a quartzite ridge whose two
highest points are An den zwei Steinen (766 m) and Idarkopf (746 m).
It is not only the extensive stretches of untouched nature that fascinates
visitors and draws them from near and far. The "German Gem Road" from
Idar-Oberstein leads through such picturesque places as Herrstein, Schauren, and
Allenbach into the heart of the region. Relaxation, enjoyment of nature
and the landscape, looking for minerals, and getting enthusiastic about the
manufacture and processing of gemstones —all this can be combined here in
the most pleasant way. What should also not be overlooked are distinct traces of
a very old cultural landscape, whose roots reach far back into prehistoric times,
which can be found everywhere. The reconstructed Celtic 'Altburg' fortress
near Bundenbach or the 'Belginum' archaeological park near Morbach allow
you to experience this era up close. The only castle surrounded by water in
Hunsrück is located near Morbach and reminds us of the Trier Archbishop and
Elector Balduin von Luxemburg, one of the greatest protagonists of the
Middle Ages in Hunsrück.
Photo: A wet and cold November day on Idarkopf Mountain. The wafts of mist
rising up the mountain slopes probably mean rain, which will soon turn into snow.
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