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Grube Untere Sophia

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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Freudenstadt

Baiersbronn

Grube Untere Sophia

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Location: Baiersbronn, Freudenstadt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Baiersbronner Erlebnispfad 2 „Im Tal der Hämmer“ – Barrierearme Wanderungen in BaWü

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2. Sankenbach Waterfall – Sankenbachsee loop from Freudenstadt Stadt

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Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Forbach Bridge – View of Baiersbronn loop from Stadtbahnhof

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Klausi

October 31, 2024

The "Untere Sophia" mine is one of the oldest mines in the area. It is already marked on a map by Georg Gadner from 1593. At that time, however, the tunnel was still called "St. Johannis am Friesenberg."

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Scout Jens

July 4, 2025

The Untere Sophia mine is one of the few in the Forbach Valley whose entrance is not filled in today.

Cobalt was mined there – a unique occurrence in the Northern Black Forest. The mine was first mentioned in 1593; it was probably in operation until 1757, after which it was closed and filled in. The entrance to the mine was only rediscovered around 1995.

Guided tours are available upon request.

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Breggi

November 18, 2023

Cobalt was mined there - which was unique in the northern Black Forest. The mine was first mentioned in 1593 and was probably in operation until 1757, after which it was shut down and filled in. It was only around 1995 that the entrance to the pit was rediscovered.

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Location: Baiersbronn, Freudenstadt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Grube Untere Sophia

1. Baiersbronner Erlebnispfad 2 „Im Tal der Hämmer“ – Barrierearme Wanderungen in BaWü

2. Sankenbach Waterfall – Sankenbachsee loop from Freudenstadt Stadt

3. Forbach Bridge – View of Baiersbronn loop from Stadtbahnhof

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