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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Schweizertal Mills and Ruins

Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Schweizertal Mills and Ruins

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Schweizertal Mills and Ruins

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Location: Frücht, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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September 11, 2025

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Harnessing the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention of human ingenuity, whose origins can be traced back to ancient times. Thanks to such …

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September 4, 2021

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The Schweitzertal is a very steep, beautiful passage that is secured with steel cables. On the way one is repeatedly pointed out to the remains or former locations of mills. 2 mills are still standing and are inhabited.

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April 10, 2023

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The. Swiss valley is rocky, wet, mossy. You could call it a gorge. Of the six mills that operated in the valley, two are inhabited.

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Schweizertal Trail – Schweizertal Mills and Ruins loop from Miellen

2.65km

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130m

130m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 2.50 km

Uphill 670 m

Downhill 770 m

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Location: Frücht, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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