Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 out of 64 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Iron ore was mined in the Louise mine from the 16th century.
In 1996 the pit was cleared again and the information boards explain the history of this pit.
September 29, 2023
Eisenerzu was mined here from the 16th century. This entrance gallery was uncovered again in 1996 to document the history of ore mining.
March 29, 2020
The Louisenglück mine in the upper Fockenbachtal was operated for the extraction of iron and non-ferrous metals, primarily copper.
September 8, 2020
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