In the mid-19th century, flooding from the Göhl River posed a major threat to the mine in Bleyberg/Plombières: Water repeatedly penetrated the tunnels and claimed lives. To prevent this, a diversion of part of the river was requested and approved in 1861.

By 1862, a tunnel several hundred meters long was built beneath the rock, keeping the Göhl away from the mine. The construction cost approximately 200,000 francs.

The tunnel is a technical monument to mining engineering from an era when hazards were deliberately controlled while simultaneously harnessing hydropower. It demonstrates how work-related accidents were prevented while simultaneously harnessing resources.

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January 8, 2024

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The underground passage or "cave" where the Geule "disappears" for a moment is not natural but artificial. It was dug for the relocation of the Geul because too much water …

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June 7, 2022

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The Geul regularly overflowed its banks and caused flooding in the mines. To prevent this, the Geul has been moved and the underground tunnel has been dug. In the event of high water levels, the excess water could be drained quickly.

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