Natural Monuments
GermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaLandkreis KulmbachWirsbergSlag Heap from a Medieval Smelting Site in the Valley of the Great Koserbach
Natural Monuments
GermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaLandkreis KulmbachWirsbergSlag Heap from a Medieval Smelting Site in the Valley of the Great Koserbach
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Slag Heap from a Medieval Smelting Site in the Valley of the Great Koserbach
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by 27 explorers out of 28
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Location: Wirsberg, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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September 21, 2023
Hiking
The ore smelted here comes from gneiss in the surrounding area.
The slag is noticeably heavy because it still contains a lot of metal that could not be extracted using the technology of the time.
The associated smelter was probably located by the stream, very close to the dump.
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12.3km
03:25
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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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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 530 m
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Location: Wirsberg, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany