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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Alheim

Entrance to the Grube Mathilde Barite Mine

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Alheim

Entrance to the Grube Mathilde Barite Mine

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Entrance to the Grube Mathilde Barite Mine

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Location: Alheim, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Andreas

April 10, 2024

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Only recently, an entrance to the 130-year-old barite tunnel was uncovered and fitted with a grille door. This now provides a view into the mining tunnel of the Mathilde mine. Previously, there was only an opening accessible to bats. A nice addition to the mining trail.

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