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Ruin Ruin · Alsace · 515 m

Château du Nideck

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    Château du Nideck
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48.579361, 7.283227
DMS
48°34'45.7"N 7°16'59.6"E
UTM
32U 373379 5382119
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Distance 8.3 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 380 m
Descent 380 m

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