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Forbach-Bolchen

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Forbach-Bolchen

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

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Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Hiking

5.0

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Mountain biking

5.0

(4)

Location: Sankt Avold, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

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June 19, 2022

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It is the largest World War II American Soldier Cemetery in Europe with 5 Medals of Honor . With 10,500 tombstones, this is a sight that should really give you …

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August 26, 2020

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History up close!
It's worth it !

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January 9, 2022

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As a memorial to the many war dead, such places - usually referred to as "war graves" or "honorary cemeteries" - are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the many people buried here were by no means divorced in peace, but became victims of the war and an inhuman tyranny.
The most important and at the same time everlasting function of the military cemeteries or cemeteries of honor or war cemeteries is therefore to commemorate this and to remind each generation anew to keep peace in the long term.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

4.3

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#1.

Steinberg Circuit

11.9km

03:23

260m

260m

Hike the moderate 7.4-mile Steinberg Circuit near Saint-Avold, featuring the Pond Behind the Paper Mill and the American Cemetery.

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Moderate

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#2.

Hiking loop from Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

1.89km

00:29

10m

10m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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4

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#3.

Hiking loop from Saint-Avold

7.92km

02:06

80m

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 260 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Sankt Avold, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

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