Ancient Copper Mine
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 127 out of 139 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges
Tips
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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•August 4, 2022
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.
translated by•July 18, 2025
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.htmltranslated by•September 12, 2022
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