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Gonzen Iron Mine (Eisenbergwerk Gonzen)

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Gonzen Iron Mine (Eisenbergwerk Gonzen)

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Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Sargans Cycle Path – Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries loop from Mels

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2. Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz–Sevelen – Government Quarter, Vaduz loop from Sargans

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3. Rhine Bridge at Sevelen – Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz–Sevelen loop from Walenstadt

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Paul

August 24, 2023

Mine / Iron Mine, Gonzen / Sargans

Ores such as hematite, magnetite and hausmannite were mined from a tunnel labyrinth around 90 kilometers long.

When the last miners and miners left the Gonzen iron mine in 1966, the roar of the compressors and the rattling of the hammer drills stopped.

Since 1983, visitors have had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting world of "underground". The ever-changing colors of the imposing ore deposits fascinate you on the tour through tunnels, over galleries, drives and braking mountains, past deep silos, depressions and hidden corners.

Text / Source: Pro Gonzenbergwerk Rheinstrasse 22, 7320 Sargans

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Paul

August 24, 2023

Restaurant Bergwerk, Gonzen / Sargans

The Bergwerk restaurant is unique in design and very attractive for individual guests as well as for banquets, family celebrations or business events. A visit after a tour or guided tour of the visitor mine is also worthwhile. The location can be adapted to the size of your event thanks to the stage that can be moved on rails. Performances such as concerts or lectures are possible on the stage. The museum in the back of the restaurant cavern gives you and your guests an insight into ore mining in the Gonzen.

Text / source: Pro Gonzenbergwerk Rheinstrasse 22, 7320 Sargans

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Jean-Claude

June 14, 2025

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Elevation 530 m

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Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Gonzen Iron Mine (Eisenbergwerk Gonzen)

1. Sargans Cycle Path – Checkpoint Berghaus Palfries loop from Mels

2. Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz–Sevelen – Government Quarter, Vaduz loop from Sargans

3. Rhine Bridge at Sevelen – Old Rhine Bridge Vaduz–Sevelen loop from Walenstadt

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