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Gleissinger Fels Visitor Mine

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Gleissinger Fels Visitor Mine

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  • Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    July 24, 2024

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    Silver iron was mainly mined in the Gleissinger Fels. The mine looks back on a 500-year history and is the only accessible silver iron mine in the world. Some of …
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    December 21, 2020

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    With the miner's lamp in hand, it goes through old hand-cut tunnels.
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    December 21, 2020

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    In 1478, the Lords of Hirschberg were given permission by Elector Philip, with reservation of the toll ore and sale within two to three miles of Mehlmeisel, to mine all …
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    Semmelstein – Gleissinger Fels Visitor Mine loop from Warmensteinacher Forst-Nord

    7.61km

    02:03

    90m

    90m

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

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

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    Elevation 760 m

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    Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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    Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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