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Riedel Potash Mine (Disused)

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Riedel Potash Mine (Disused)

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    Location: Uetze, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    September 27, 2019

    Cycling

    This is actually the deepest potash mine in the world (at almost 1525 meters)! It has been closed since 1997.

    The buildings around it are gradually being razed to the ground!

    The former high water tower was blown up on September 1st, 2022 and thus disappeared!

    Only the winding tower is now visible.
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    July 28, 2022

    Cycling

    A little west of the starting point Hänigsen Riedel there is a "tar pit museum" in the open air. A long time ago, tar was skimmed out of a pit …
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    December 19, 2021

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    There were very informative information boards at the entrance gate.
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    1. Old railroad bridge – Confluence of the Oker and Aller rivers loop from Hänigsen-Riedel

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 90 m

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