The "E" iron path begins near the southern end of the iron ore veins, at the so-called "Iron Gate". the pit water was derived and it also served to supply fresh air.Right next to the 'Iron Gate' there is a plaque that provides information about the history of iron mining near Imsbach.
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Euphemia Anna 🌳

December 18, 2022

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"In 1773 the tunnel known today as the Iron Gate was struck." [The year can be found in the archway.] Source (quoted verbatim):
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February 26, 2026

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The entrance is currently flooded.

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