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Bengelweg

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  • Station at the industrial monument Jakob Bengel
    Station at the industrial monument Jakob Bengel
    Photo: Madlaine Louis, Edelsteinland

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    On the barrier-free theme route along Wilhelmstraße, you can expect insights into the development of the Oberstein metal and jewelry industry.

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    On the barrier-free theme route along Wilhelmstraße, you can expect insights into the development of the Oberstein metal and jewelry industry at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as contemporary jewelry design in small ateliers. Here, besides the theater, you will also find the well-known industrial monument Bengel, a historic bijouterie and watch chain factory that can be visited. The theme route is perfectly suited for a short and informative insight into parts of Idar-Oberstein's history.

    Author’s recommendation

    Plan a visit to the industrial monument Jakob Bengel. 

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    Rest stops

    Alte Kanzlei - Das Spießbratenhaus

    Safety information

    The route runs along a busy street. Please always pay attention to traffic!

    Tips and suggestions

    Tourist Information EdelSteinLand:

    Office Idar-Oberstein
    Hauptstraße 419
    55743 Idar-Oberstein
    Phone + 49 6781 – 64 60 40

    Office Herrstein
    Brühlstraße 16
    55756 Herrstein
    Phone: + 49 6785 – 79 1400


    info@edelsteinland.de
    www.edelsteinland.de

    Roadbook

    The barrier-free theme route starts at the theater of Idar-Oberstein, on Wilhelmstraße, with the first of four stations. Directly opposite at the parking garage is the second station. If you follow the street, you will reach the third station, the well-known industrial monument Bengel. If you feel like it, you can even visit the historic bijouterie and watch chain factory. A few meters further, you will already reach the last station, which provides information about manufacturers and athletes.

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    Alte Kanzlei - Das Spießbratenhaus
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    Station B1: Das Industrie-Quartier- Wilhelmstraße
    Station B2: Turn- und Festhalle - Stadttheater
    Station B3: Indistriedenkmal Jakob Bengel
    Station B4: Fabrikanten und Athleten
    Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Idar-Oberstein train station, then continue with city bus lines 801/802/805/806/870 to the theater

    Timetable at www.rnn.info.

    Or a 500-meter walk from the train station. 

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    Directions

    A61 exit Bad Kreuznach, direction B41 Idar-Oberstein exit "Theater", follow the city parking guidance system

    A 62 to exit Birkenfeld, continue towards Birkenfeld B41 to Idar-Oberstein exit "Theater", follow the city parking guidance system

    Parking

    Parking garage "Theater", parking lots "Festhallenknoten" and "Austraße"

    Coordinates

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    49.704063, 7.330739
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    49°42'14.6"N 7°19'50.7"E
    UTM
    32U 379638 5507065
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    City map of Idar-Oberstein or flyer "Historical City Walk" for further information. Available at the tourist information offices Herrstein and Idar-Oberstein.

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    Equipment

    No special equipment is required for this route due to its short length.

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    easy

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    Distance
    0.2 km
    Duration
    0:03 h
    Descent
    2 m
    Highest point
    250 m
    Lowest point
    249 m
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