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Dorothea Exploration Tunnel (Grube Dorothea)
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July 7, 2025
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The Dorothea mine was created as an exploratory tunnel in 1988. The main aim was to find barite. However, this is not economically viable as it is too heavily interspersed with iron and manganese ores.
During the construction of the tunnel, remains of the old Dorothea mine, which was already mentioned in 1536, were also found.
The operation of the exploratory tunnel was discontinued as early as 1992. Between 2007 and 2009, further investigations took place, but these activities have now been completely discontinued.
During the construction of the tunnel, remains of the old Dorothea mine, which was already mentioned in 1536, were also found.
The operation of the exploratory tunnel was discontinued as early as 1992. Between 2007 and 2009, further investigations took place, but these activities have now been completely discontinued.
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Elevation 670 m
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