A pinge (or binge) is a wedge-shaped, trench-shaped or funnel-shaped depression created by mining activities. These depressions are often caused by the collapse of old excavation pits, which were operated at low Teufe. Unlike natural terrain forms, a pinge is an artificial entity.

In the original sense of the word, the mining terms "pinge" or "binge" refer to the activity of "pinging", which is comparable to "digging up". A "pimped-up" gait train was a gash near the shallow area. The pinge was a scree, a day-like, primitive mine.

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Hoermaen

July 7, 2018

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In addition to the historical side, the pinging along the way are a nice destination or stage destination. Anyone who has made the steep climb from Ramsbeck can make the first stop here. The surrounding paths - especially the "Bestwiger Panoramaweg" invite you to go hiking again and again. If you keep your eyes open you are in good hands.

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Manuela

February 28, 2022

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Pingen are relics from the mining past.

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Elevation 570 m

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Friday 27 February

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