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Gahrenberg Shelter

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Location: Gutsbezirk Reinhardswald, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Gahrenberg Mine – Gahrenberg Shelter loop from Mariendorf

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2. Gahrenberg Shelter – Gahrenberg Mine loop from Mariendorf

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3. Gahrenberg Shelter – Gahrenberg Mine loop from Vaake

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Franzl wandert 🥾

November 24, 2022

Next to the site of the former Gahrenberg colliery is the large and spacious Gahrenberg refuge and offers the opportunity to rest.

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Tosca Redler+Amira 🥾🐕🌳🌲

January 22, 2023

Clean and well-kept shelter to relax and take a break

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Geert de G. 🌲🇳🇱

August 20, 2025

Along this hiking trail or near a junction near the Gahrenberg, you'll find a shelter at the former Gahrenberg Coal Mine. This is a stop on the "Eco-Pad Bergbau Holzhausen Reinhardswald" (Eco Trail Mining Holzhausen Reinhardswald) – a thematic hiking trail that highlights the region's long mining history.

The Gahrenberg Coal Mine was active from 1842 to 1970. It was primarily used for mining lignite, initially manually and later technologically assisted (via electric chain conveyors). Production peaked in the 1960s at over 24,000 tons per year.

Near this shelter, you'll find informative panels about lignite mining, including the role of the Habich's Söhne company and the production of the color pigment "Kasseler Braun" from so-called Farbkohle.

The shelter is a pleasant place to rest and learn about the region's history.

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Location: Gutsbezirk Reinhardswald, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Gahrenberg Shelter

1. Gahrenberg Mine – Gahrenberg Shelter loop from Mariendorf

2. Gahrenberg Shelter – Gahrenberg Mine loop from Mariendorf

3. Gahrenberg Shelter – Gahrenberg Mine loop from Vaake

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