Theuern Cultural Palace – Old Quarry loop from Ruine Eberburg

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Theuern Cultural Palace – Old Quarry loop from Ruine Eberburg

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Theuern Cultural Palace – Old Quarry loop from Ruine Eberburg

02:02

7.59km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Hirschwald

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2.46 km

Theuern Cultural Palace

Highlight • Castle

In 1972, the Amberg-Sulzbach district founded the supra-regional Mining and Industry Museum in Theuern. Its primary mission is to research, document, and present the mining and industrial history of the entire eastern Bavarian region.

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2.50 km

Historic Mining Locomotives at Hammerschloss Theuern

Highlight • Monument

These two old mine railways are a reminder of the era of ore mining and steel production in the region. The Ore Trail runs past them.

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2.52 km

Parish Church of St. Nicholas (Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus), Theuern

Highlight • Religious Site

The Theuern church dates from the middle of the 18th century. The church tower, which was originally not connected to the church and probably also served as a defense, still …

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2.53 km

Klangkugel Sculpture by Jörg Schemmann

Highlight • Monument

The Klangkugel, created by Regensburg artist Jörg Schemmmann, promotes the exhibition in front of the hammer lock Theuern fpr: silky shiny and mysterious sounding.

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4.92 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

I can still remember that the quarry was in operation when I was young. Now it simply impresses with its beautiful rock formations, which glow in color in the sun.

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