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Imsbach

View of the open pit of the former Katharina I mine

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View of the open pit of the former Katharina I mine

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View of the open pit of the former Katharina I mine

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    Location: Imsbach, Donnersbergkreis, Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    July 25, 2021

    The pits 'Katharina 1' and 'Katharina 2' are among the oldest in the Imsbach mountain area. They were also probably the most productive mining sites for copper ore. Cobalt was also found here and occasionally some silver was extracted.

    The name of these pits is probably derived from St. Katharina, who was venerated as one of the 14 helpers in need, because documents from the 18th century also refer to the "St. Catharinengrube" (today "Katharina 2"). The Katharina 1 mine used to be called "Katharina Erbstollen".

    The open-cast mines of the two pits, which are quite large today, were primarily built in the operating periods around and after 1900. Large expansions that used to be underground have also merged into this. In the walls of the opencast mine you can see the remains of a tunnel from the early phase of mining that are no longer accessible.
    bew-imsbach.de/index.php/de/15-bergwerke/geschlossen-gruben

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      July 25, 2021

      In all honesty, you don't see a lot of details because of the distance. But you already get an impression of the size of the pit at that time.

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        July 25, 2021

        Due to the distance you don't see many details, but the greetings from the former mining area

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          February 10, 2022

          From here you can see the extent of the day widening.
          Grounds self fenced.

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            May 30, 2022

            Due to the distance, little can be seen, you only get an impression of the size of the area, which is fenced in.

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              August 27, 2023

              A beautiful mountain trail above the pits. From time to time you catch an impressive view of the pits. Unfortunately too far away to be able to see details.

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