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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲
November 12, 2020
Hiking
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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•Veronika 2020
April 11, 2021
Hiking
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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4.7
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110
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18.5km
05:01
250m
250m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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105
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21.2km
05:47
310m
310m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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70
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4.65km
01:13
40m
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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