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Kesslers Löcher Cave

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Kesslers Löcher Cave

Recommended by 20 hikers out of 23

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Saar-Hunsrück

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Location: Schmelz, Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany

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1. Thick Oak – Fritz Klesen Trail loop from Schattertriesch

12.2km

03:36

340m

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2. Fritz Klesen Trail – Hoxfels Viewpoint loop from Goldbach

11.4km

03:21

320m

330m

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

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3. View of Schmelzer Quarry – Hoxfels Viewpoint loop from Goldbach

17.3km

04:56

380m

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

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Mark2000

March 27, 2019

fabulous
For a long time, the stories of the "Birg-Peter", a robber baron, who was operating from his castle ("Birg", south of the Primsschleife near Limbach) are told in the Schmelzer district of Limbach. In fact, one can still see the exit of his escape tunnel described in the legend, the so-called "Kesslers Holes" at the foot of the large eyrie, in the Primsaue opposite the Schattermühle.

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August 30, 2021

Kessler's holes

The name Kessler appears in the 19th century as the name of a charcoal family that also produced charcoal in the “Birg” area. This “cave” is the remains of what was called a copper mine in the local history of Limbach from the 1920s. Source: Text information board

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Jürgen 🚵‍♂️🐯🐼

November 18, 2020

Caution ⚠ At the moment there is a warning about the descent due to fallen trees 🌳 🌲

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Schmelz, Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany

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Kesslers Löcher Cave

1. Thick Oak – Fritz Klesen Trail loop from Schattertriesch

2. Fritz Klesen Trail – Hoxfels Viewpoint loop from Goldbach

3. View of Schmelzer Quarry – Hoxfels Viewpoint loop from Goldbach

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