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Old Copper Mines

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Old Copper Mines

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Old Copper Mines

Name: Old Copper Mines
Rating: 2

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Location: Sunne, Värmland, Sweden

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1. Gruvrundan

9.14km

02:33

170m

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2. Old Copper Mines – Entrances to the Old Ore Mine loop from Gunnarskog

2.71km

00:46

60m

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3. Entrances to the Old Ore Mine – Old Copper Mines loop from Gunnarskog

7.25km

01:59

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Spessart

January 9, 2018

The old mines are absolutely worth seeing. Caution with children! Partly poorly secured.

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Tin

December 31, 2020

Copper was mined here, great colors and photo opportunities!

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Nico

August 25, 2025

It's worth following the path for 2 kilometers to Storgruvan ("Great Pit").

The Källargruvan copper mine in the Mangen area was in operation from the 16th century until the early 20th century. The ore contained primarily chalcopyrite, from which only a few percent of copper could be extracted. Mining resulted in large waste dumps, and the shafts are now mostly filled with water. Oxidation led to the formation of striking blue-green shimmering minerals such as malachite and azurite in the mines.

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Sunne, Värmland, Sweden

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Old Copper Mines

1. Gruvrundan

2. Old Copper Mines – Entrances to the Old Ore Mine loop from Gunnarskog

3. Entrances to the Old Ore Mine – Old Copper Mines loop from Gunnarskog

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