The tour is really worth it, you learn a lot about historical ore mining and even a bit about the formation of sandstone in the Palatinate. Driving into the mountain is definitely worth the extra hour of travel time.

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guude 🤘

April 17, 2021

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You should let yourself be shown how hard our ancestors had to work.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

June 26, 2019

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From April to September guided tours of the ore mine

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1. Border Crosser Trail

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2. Château du Loewenstein – Hohenbourg Castle loop from Hirschthal

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3. Kappelstein – Mine tunnel loop from Bobenthal

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Nothweiler, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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St. Anna Iron Ore Mine Visitor Center (Nothweiler)

1. Border Crosser Trail

2. Château du Loewenstein – Hohenbourg Castle loop from Hirschthal

3. Kappelstein – Mine tunnel loop from Bobenthal

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