On the barrier-free theme route along Wilhelmstraße, you can expect insights into the development of the Oberstein metal and jewelry industry.
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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Alte Kanzlei - Das SpießbratenhausSafety 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
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.
Rock church
Alte Kanzlei - Das Spießbratenhaus
German Museum of Minerals
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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Equipment
No special equipment is required for this route due to its short length.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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