GAGA Hut on Richardshöhe (View of Gau-Algesheim and Rheingau)
GAGA Hut on Richardshöhe (View of Gau-Algesheim and Rheingau)
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Location: Gau-Algesheim, Mainz-Bingen, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The refuge got its name GAGA from the Avenarius brothers from Gau-Algesheim, who founded a chemical factory in the village in 1869. The hut is located on Richardshöhe, a striking vantage point on the western slope of the Westerberg with a view of the Rhine and Nahe.
December 13, 2020
Where does the name come from?
Reading educates! On the information board at the viewpoint you can read:
The "Brothers Avenarius from Gau Algesheim" (take the first letter "Gaga") donated the hut.
December 26, 2018
Wonderful rest area with a great view and an informative board that describes the visible destinations.
The refuge was donated to the town of Gau-Algesheim in 1956 by the Avenarius family. At the beginning of March 2001 the hut was set on fire, but thanks to donations from the population it was rebuilt in May 2002 ",
December 13, 2020
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