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Gottesgabe Silver Mine

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Gottesgabe Silver Mine

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    November 8, 2020

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    Silver, fahler ore, chalcopyrite, cinnabar; also called aurora or soapstone; discovered by farmers in 1695; re-opened in 1852: 1750 deep tunnel, 450 m long (now used for drinking water production); blind shaft at the end of the tunnel in the Eibach valley (72 m deep); operating times: -1926, 1935-1941

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    March 17, 2021

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    Definitely make a detour, gives you an idea of what the work looked like here!
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    February 20, 2022

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    The Gottesgabe pit was a silver mine near Roth (Eschenburg) in the Lahn-Dill district. The pit was between Mandeln and Roth in the Schmarbach valley. Silver-bearing ore was mined between 1695 and 1941.
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    Philippsbuche Rest Area – Gottesgabe Silver Mine loop from Ewersbach

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

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

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    Elevation 480 m

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    Location: Eschenburg, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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