Hirschau

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Hirschau is a municipality in the district of Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) in Bavaria, Germany. It is located about 70 km east of Nuremberg.

Related Topics:
Upper Palatinate - Germany - Nuremberg

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Its sites of interest includes Monte Kaolino that is 120 m high (about 561 m above sea level) and 32,000,000 tons of quartz.

Related Topics:
Monte Kaolino - Ton - Quartz

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Mining has been common since 1901 and the quartz sand and Kaolin is also used for the production of porcelain and paper.

Related Topics:
1901 - Kaolin - Porcelain

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It is also used as a skiing resort during summer months.

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