Hiking Highlight (Segment)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord
Wonderfully prepared insight into the production of one of the most important raw materials of the Middle Ages and still highly valued today by many grate masters: charcoal.
April 14, 2017
Nice path between Fleckenstein and Gimpelhof. Above it goes to the rock path.
August 20, 2020
Nice shady level path with numerous explanations about charcoal burning and demonstration models of a charcoal kiln.
August 21, 2020
Entertaining way to Chateau Fleckenstein, very instructive and understandable explains the charcoal burning
July 2, 2017
The trail, which lies between Gimbelhof and Fleckenstein, brings the hiker closer to the history of the charcoal burners and explains how it worked with the aid of a coal mine. Especially if you go to the annual Köhlerfest the path is interesting.
August 13, 2018
The Sentier des Charbonniers, that is the Köhlerlehrpfad gives insight into the method of charcoal production. It connects the castle Fleckenstein and the Gimbelhof and describes the different stages of the kiln production to the charring of wood.
This method was used in the region until the 20th century.
May 24, 2018
The production of charcoal is clearly explained here. The way to the Fleckenstein ruins becomes an open-air museum. The path is easy to walk, a nice, soft forest path, nice in the shade and therefore pleasant even in hot temperatures.
September 6, 2021
The Sentier des Charbonniers, that is the Köhlerlehrpfad gives insight into the method of charcoal production. It connects the castle Fleckenstein and the Gimbelhof and describes the different stages of the kiln production to the charring of wood.
This method was used in the region until the 20th century.
May 21, 2018
Beautiful path through the forest that tells the story of the charcoal burner! Great representations!
April 29, 2022
Charcoal burning is an ancient craft that is now – almost – extinct, but in the past it was a decisive factor in the industrialization of entire regions: the blast furnaces of the iron and steel industry, for example, depended on charcoal to reach the operating temperature required for ore smelting. As a result, however, whole areas were once completely deforested by charcoal burning and it is only thanks to later reforestation that forests have emerged again and nature can be seen.
October 11, 2022
At several stations you get a little insight into the tedious work of the charcoal burners.
April 24, 2022
Access from the parking lot almost to the castle. Here is a step-by-step explanation of charcoal burning at the stations. Very nice models along the way.
April 25, 2022
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