In 1920, clay was extracted from the Riegelstein mine. In 1996 the plant was shut down. the pit had tunnels totaling approx. 600 meters and at a depth of 60 meters. Today the historic building houses the mining museum with guided tours.

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The Riegelstein mine in the former clay and sand mine area between Eisenberg and Hettenleidelheim was still in operation until 1996; Green clays were mined at a depth of approx. 50 m. After the pits were abandoned, a unique landscape protection area with rare animals and plants was created here.
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1. View of Eisenberg – View of Donnersberg loop from Wattenheim

18.5km

05:01

250m

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2. View of Donnersberg – Seltenbach Valley loop from Eisenberg (Pfalz)

21.2km

05:46

310m

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3. Roman Vicus Eisenberg – Riegelstein Clay Mine loop from Hettenleidelheim

4.65km

01:13

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Eisenberg (Pfalz), Donnersbergkreis, Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Riegelstein Clay Mine

1. View of Eisenberg – View of Donnersberg loop from Wattenheim

2. View of Donnersberg – Seltenbach Valley loop from Eisenberg (Pfalz)

3. Roman Vicus Eisenberg – Riegelstein Clay Mine loop from Hettenleidelheim

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