A place steeped in history! The Battle of Spichern (also known as the Battle of Speicher, Battle of Spicheren, in France also known as the Bataille de Forbach) on August 6, 1870 was a battle of the Franco-Prussian War. It was named after its location, the village of Spichern near Forbach, not far from the German-French border near Saarbrücken.

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3. Wooden Shelter in the Forest – Old Bunker Complex loop from Güdingen

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Location: Spicheren, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

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Spicheren Memorial and Europastein

1. Saar-Alpakas Farm – Tabak Pond loop from Saarbrücken

2. Saar-Alpakas Farm – Woll Restaurant, Spicheren loop from St. Arnual

3. Wooden Shelter in the Forest – Old Bunker Complex loop from Güdingen

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