Here, in front of the ultimately 2 km long pit, was the location of the ore wash. The iron ore mined in opencast mines or shafts had to be washed before it was processed in the various smelters.

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Here you can find information about the transport of iron ore.
The ropeway construction consisted of steel lattice masts with concrete bases in the ground. Height differences had to be overcome in the terrain.

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1. Forest hut in the Vogelsberg Mountains – Holzwiesenteich loop from Atzenhain

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2. Holzwiesenteich – Tümmelberg loop from Atzenhain

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3. Tümmelberg – Holzwiesenteich loop from Bernsfeld

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Elevation 330 m

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Friday 30 January

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Location: Mücke, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Atzenhain Mine: Ore Washing Information Board

1. Forest hut in the Vogelsberg Mountains – Holzwiesenteich loop from Atzenhain

2. Holzwiesenteich – Tümmelberg loop from Atzenhain

3. Tümmelberg – Holzwiesenteich loop from Bernsfeld

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