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Saarpfalz
Bexbach

Former Nordfeld Loading Ramp – Diana Spring loop from Höcherberg

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Saarpfalz
Bexbach

Former Nordfeld Loading Ramp – Diana Spring loop from Höcherberg

Moderate

4.8

(67)

239

hikers

Former Nordfeld Loading Ramp – Diana Spring loop from Höcherberg

02:32

8.83km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

91 m

Pfalz-Nassau Boundary Stone

Highlight • Monument

2

1.60 km

Ruins of the Engine Houses, Nordfeld Mine

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This is where the engine houses of the Nordfeld mine stood. The foundations of the shaft can also still be seen.

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3

2.12 km

Ruins of Fortuna Shaft (Grube Fortuna)

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The Fortuna shaft of the Nordfeld Group was located here.

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4

3.31 km

Scenic Trail Along the Brandsbach

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very picturesque path along the Glans

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5

4.16 km

Former Nordfeld Loading Ramp

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where the coal that was extracted from the tunnel mouth hole was loaded. After being transported out of the tunnel, it was transported to this loading station on …

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6

5.69 km

Diana Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful fountain that was renovated in 1994 by the PWV Höchen.

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7

6.61 km

Westwall Bunker Ruins at Höcherberg

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This system was part of the Siegfried Line.

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8

7.92 km

View of the Saarland Forest

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Here's a first impression at the beginning of the tour; of course, you only get the real view once you climb the tower.

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8.83 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

1.92 km

245 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

1.82 km

550 m

245 m

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