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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Weißenstadt

Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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    Location: Weißenstadt, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    June 24, 2018

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    Tin and tungsten were mined here in the 18th century, and from 1950 - against a ban on the Allies - the mining of uranium began under the code name …
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    August 6, 2017

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    "Welcome to the GEO adventure trail" Historic tin mining on the Rudolfstein "!

    We offer you some additional information about the historical tin mining and …
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    November 8, 2022

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    The first mine was created here as early as 1734. It went only a few 10 meters into the mountain in search of tin. In the 1920s and during World …
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    Best Hikes to Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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    1. Zinnweg (Weißenstadt)

    7.18km

    01:56

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 740 m

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    Location: Weißenstadt, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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