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Pottasch hut

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Pottasch hut

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    July 4, 2017

    Hiking

    Here once stood a Pottasch hut. In addition to the production of resin, pitch and charcoal, potash was also produced in many places in the Palatinate Forest. Potash is a white, granular, salt-like mass that attracts water in the air and is now called potassium carbonate (K2 CO3). Today a knight stone reminds of it.
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    June 1, 2018

    Hiking

    A simple hut that is ideal for a short rest or as a shelter.
    No further benches or barbecue areas by the hut. However, tree trunks often seem to be temporarily stored here, so that you can find a place outside the hut in dry weather.
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    January 2, 2019

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    At the location of the PWV-Rittersteins, no. 261, there used to be an old potash hut. It was used for the production of charcoal, which was often produced in many places in the Palatinate Forest. Also, potash was made in several operations and was needed to produce glass, soap and water glass.
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