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M24 Chaffee Tank – Spicheren loop from Spicheren

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M24 Chaffee Tank – Spicheren loop from Spicheren

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M24 Chaffee Tank – Spicheren loop from Spicheren

00:44

10.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.76 km

Forest Path Entrance

Highlight • Forest

5.90 km

Stiftswald St. Arnual Forest Path

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The Abbey of St. Arnual is a former Augustinian monastery in Sankt-Arnual, today part of Saarbrücken, which was converted into a Protestant monastery in the Reformation period. To the possession of the pin belongs to today the collegiate church in pc. Arnual, which is since 1575 the Protestant parish of St. Arnual as a place of worship available, and extensive Wäldereien south of Saarbrücken, the so-called pen forest.
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8.30 km

M24 Tank Memorial, Spicheren Heights

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This light battle tank was handed over to the municipality of Spichern on May 8, 1997 together with a memorial stone. The 70th US Infantry Division, the so-called "Trailblazers", liberated the town on February 21, 1945 and pushed the Wehrmacht back from the "Spichern position" into the Reich.

On December 24, 1939, Adolf Hitler, accompanied by Colonel Erwin von Witzleben, who later became the resistance fighter and then commander-in-chief of the 1st Army, was said to have delivered his Christmas speech on the troops that were still provisional at the time.

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8.32 km

M24 Chaffee Tank Memorial, Spicheren

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The M24 Chaffee featured a 75mm gun barrel that offered improved firepower compared to the previous model. This weapon allowed the Chaffee to deal with enemy tanks more effectively. In addition, it had better mobility and maneuverability, making it a valuable vehicle for reconnaissance and support duties.

During World War II, the M24 Chaffee saw service in various theaters of war, including Europe and the Pacific. Even after the war, the Chaffee remained in service and was used by various armed forces around the world. Its reliability, maneuverability, and firepower made it a popular tank in many armies.

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M24 Chaffee Tank

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The M24 Chaffee was a light American tank from the Second World War that was designed and classified as a reconnaissance tank. It was also used as a battle tank by various user states. It was the successor to the Stuart tank and went into series production in 1944. The Chaffee was air-transportable and is considered the first real light tank in the world. It had high firepower and was the first US tank to have advantageously sloped armor. The tank was named after the pioneer of the US tank troops, General Adna R. Chaffee, Jr.

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8.61 km

Spicheren

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The town of Spicheren is now a quiet community with a mix of residential areas, shops and industrial areas. Its proximity to the German border makes it an important location for trade and cooperation between France and Germany. The town could also be known for its scenic beauty as it is surrounded by green hills and picturesque countryside.

Like many communities in the region, Spicheren also has a rich cultural history which is reflected in its traditions, festivals and local customs. The people of Spicheren could be proud of their history and community and strive to preserve their traditions and cultural heritage.

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9.76 km

Le monument aux morts

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The Monument aux Morts in Spicheren is a memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the First World War from the commune of Spicheren in north-eastern France. Located near the church of Saint-Louis in Spicheren, it is a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the war.

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9.78 km

The stone of memory

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This stone stands next to the church, it is supposed to commemorate the escape of the villagers in 1939

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.62 km

2.51 km

2.15 km

102 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

2.80 km

2.33 km

471 m

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M24 Chaffee Tank – Spicheren loop from Spicheren

Forest Path Entrance

Stiftswald St. Arnual Forest Path

M24 Tank Memorial, Spicheren Heights

M24 Chaffee Tank Memorial, Spicheren

M24 Chaffee Tank

Spicheren

Le monument aux morts

The stone of memory

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