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Schönthal Mine Tunnel

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Schönthal Mine Tunnel

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    Location: Bad Staffelstein, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    July 11, 2020

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    The first iron ores from the Braunjura in the Staffelberg area were discovered in 1650 on the Langen Berg near Uetzing. The ore was mined for 35 years and was …
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    May 5, 2020

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    The Schönthalstollen is located just below the Vierzehnheiligen basilica. Ore was mined there until the 1940s. The reconstruction of a tunnel mouth of the "Little John" pit shows where the miners once did their bone job.
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    April 3, 2022

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    Coming from Staffelberg after 14heiligen, turn left off the main path. And you come back to the main path just before the brewery
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 430 m

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