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Quarzwerke Frechen Open-Pit Mine

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Quarzwerke Frechen Open-Pit Mine

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    July 29, 2023

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    Quartz works Frechen is an owner-managed family business. Quartz, kaolin and feldspar are mined in opencast mines. The topics of renaturation and ecology are not neglected, although of course land is "dredging away".
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    July 21, 2019

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    Nice round for an afternoon
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    February 7, 2021

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    Impressive panorama over 1.2km
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    1. Bat Villa – View of Quarzwerke Frechen loop from Frechen

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

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

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    Elevation 110 m

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