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Woll

Ancient Copper Mine

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Ancient Copper Mine

Recommended by 128 hikers out of 140

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    August 4, 2022

    The entrance to the mine is very low and the ground is always wet so it's not easy to crawl in on your knees. But once you've made it, you can stand upright after a short distance. You can see how extremely tight things are here.

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      July 18, 2025

      A very steep climb over loose rocks to reach the copper mine. Not recommended for people with walking difficulties or young children. It's best to stay on the Sentier du Lac trail at the bottom of the lake.

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        September 12, 2022

        Mine dating from the 16th century. Hose in "Y" of about twenty meters. A lot of work done at the time to finally collect few ores. Possibility to enter the mine (provide flashlight, raincoat and good shoes).
        Mine inaccessible in the presence of snow.
        Source: labresse.net/ancien-mine-de-cuivre.html

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          Location: Woll, Épinal, Great East, France

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