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Schaelsberg Lime Kiln

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Schaelsberg Lime Kiln

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    1. Railrunnerroutes: From station Valkenburg to station Voerendaal

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 24, 2023

    Remains of the Schaelsberg lime kiln. The oven has one oven mouth, which is still visible in the terrain.

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      February 25, 2024

      Here you see a small hole above the floor of the oven.

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        November 26, 2023

        A lime kiln is a structure used to convert limestone into slaked lime (calcium oxide). Here's a quick explanation of the process:

        1. **Filling the kiln:** Limestone, usually in the form of large chunks, is loaded into the lime kiln. Sometimes other material, such as coal or charcoal, is also added to aid the combustion process.

        2. **Heating:** The limestone is heated to very high temperatures, often above 900 degrees Celsius. This process is known as calcination.

        3. **Decomposition of Limestone:** At these high temperatures, the limestone decomposes into calcium oxide (slaked lime) and carbon dioxide gas.

        4. **Harvesting of hydrated lime:** The produced hydrated lime is removed from the kiln and can be used for various applications such as construction, agriculture or industrial processes.

        The process has historically been important to several industries, such as the production of building materials and fertilizers. Modern methods use advanced technologies, but the basic principle of heating limestone remains the same.

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          Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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