Construction of the Bischofferode potash mine began in 1909. Despite all the political turmoil, potash salts were mined until December 31, 1993. Until 1971, in addition to above-ground storage on dumps, some of the ore was also returned underground. After that, only above-ground storage continued. After the mine's closure, work began on replanting the dump.

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Pascal 🌲⛰️

October 23, 2023

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The spoil heap at Sonnenstein is a remarkable example of the changes in our landscape and the way we use resources. This heap consists of spoil and leftover rock from …

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Klausi

April 21, 2025

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Perhaps a nice splash of color when photographing, but at what cost? A large area was permanently sealed, depriving the residents of Holungen of their view.

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Sonnenstein, Landkreis Eichsfeld, Thuringia, Germany

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