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Great East
Forbach-Bolchen
Spicheren

Old Bunker Complex – Woll Restaurant, Spicheren loop from Spicheren

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France
Great East
Forbach-Bolchen
Spicheren

Old Bunker Complex – Woll Restaurant, Spicheren loop from Spicheren

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Old Bunker Complex – Woll Restaurant, Spicheren loop from Spicheren

01:53

6.98km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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41 m

Spicheren Memorial and Europastein

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Big place with a great view

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89 m

Spicheren Heights Memorial Site

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This site symbolizes the defeat of France during the war of 1870. Today, it is a historic high place with several memorials. There is in particular an American tank in homage to the allies of France, as well as a splendid cross. The view there is magnificent.

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213 m

The M24 Chaffee featured a 75mm gun barrel that offered improved firepower compared to the previous model. This weapon allowed the Chaffee to deal with enemy tanks more effectively. In addition, it had better mobility and maneuverability, making it a valuable vehicle for reconnaissance and support duties.

During World War II, the M24 Chaffee saw service in various theaters of war, including Europe and the Pacific. Even after the war, the Chaffee remained in service and was used by various armed forces around the world. Its reliability, maneuverability, and firepower made it a popular tank in many armies.

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224 m

This light battle tank was handed over to the municipality of Spichern on May 8, 1997 together with a memorial stone. The 70th US Infantry Division, the so-called "Trailblazers", liberated the town on February 21, 1945 and pushed the Wehrmacht back from the "Spichern position" into the Reich.

On December 24, 1939, Adolf Hitler, accompanied by Colonel Erwin von Witzleben, who later became the resistance fighter and then commander-in-chief of the 1st Army, was said to have delivered his Christmas speech on the troops that were still provisional at the time.

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2.81 km

Wertbaum Rest Area

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This large oak tree is a great place to rest on seats cut into tree trunks.

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4.68 km

Spicheren Memorial Cross

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One of many memorial crosses in the Spichern area, commemorating the Battle of Spichern

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6.21 km

Old Bunker Complex

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Old witness of bygone times

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6.80 km

Woll Restaurant, Spicheren

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restaurant-woll.com
Lorraine inn
Our French restaurant located on the Spicherer Heights with the very special charm and its traditional French cuisine.

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6.98 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.71 km

981 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.89 km

978 m

838 m

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Thursday 6 August

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Comments

February 20, 2026,Bunker-Run auf den Spicherer Höhen 🇫🇷 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🚶🥾
A brief look back

This area is steeped in history. During the Franco-Prussian War, the Battle of Spichern took place here on August 6, 1870. The Prussians stormed the steep slopes of the Roter Berg (Red Mountain) against the French troops. Today, the memorial site, with its monuments and later border fortifications, commemorates these turbulent times – a striking backdrop …

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🙏 Being able to use a small amount of time between all the rain showers to run the big lap on the Spicherer Höhen again. Due to the rainy weather it was very relaxed. When the weather is good, there is more going on here. Just right today 😉

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I spontaneously decided to go to Spicheren. A good decision. Only a driven hunt prevented me from extending my circle. Well then I have to go again.

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