Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Arnsberg District
Kreis Olpe
Lennestadt
Sandhaufen (Historic Mining Spoil Heap)
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Arnsberg District
Kreis Olpe
Lennestadt
Sandhaufen (Historic Mining Spoil Heap)
Sandhaufen (Historic Mining Spoil Heap)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 27 out of 28 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge
Location: Lennestadt, Kreis Olpe, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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The object is the remains of an ore mining. Primarily ash and slag from smelting.
Around 1830-1850 at least one tunnel was built, which was driven from the foot of the mountain to the now so-called "pile of sand". Pit horses were used for transport in this tunnel. Later, a cable car was built.
Unfortunately, not much is left of the cable car and the tunnels.
Our investigations are unfortunately in the sand "... (nice wordplay;)
At the side of the pile of sand you will find a small cave, which could have been the exit of the tunnel.translated by
•October 6, 2018
On the side, a small path leads up to Sandhausen including a great view 😊
translated by•April 13, 2020
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