Dream loop Erzgräberweg

The water power of the Prims, the enormous timber stocks, and the ore deposits caused iron smelters to be established from 1700 onwards from Schmelz upwards throughout the entire Primstal.

On the ascent along the Solbach, former ore pits are passed. On both sides of the forest path, remains of former surface excavations called the "Lebach Eggs" can be seen. After the ascent, you reach the natural monument "Thick Oak", whose sapling is said to date back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. An information board on the "Robber Knight's Path" recalls the former "Birg" of the robber knight "Birg-Peter."

The former Celtic refuge castle was built roughly 100 years BC. The two-hectare mountain plateau of the "Birg" drops steeply on three sides. The fortification was used both in Celtic times, late Roman times, and the Middle Ages. From the "Birg" it goes downhill to the Hoxfels. From the rocky ledge, there is a wonderful view into the Primstal.

Another dream view at the "Großer Horst." On safe terrain stands a small observation tower, from which you have a great view into the quarry and a panoramic view far over the Primstal.

The way back goes past the Marian Chapel on the Rengeskopf high above Schmelz.

The trail was rated with 62 experience points by the German Hiking Institute.