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.

Translated by

•

jongleur

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 …

Translated by

•

Mikesan

December 19, 2021

Cycling

There were very informative information boards at the entrance gate.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Riedel Potash Mine (Disused)

4.6

(12)

riders

1. Old railroad bridge – Confluence of the Oker and Aller rivers loop from Hänigsen-Riedel

58.1km

03:39

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(6)

riders

2. Fuhse Bridge near Dedenhausen – Old railroad bridge loop from Dollbergen

41.2km

02:42

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(4)

riders

3. Scenic Countryside Pathway – Langlingen Lock loop from Hänigsen-Riedel

45.6km

02:43

60m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 90 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 15 March

8°C

2°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Uetze, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Schmetterlingsbrücke

Bench at Hänigser Fischteiche

Waldkindergarten Altmerdingsen

Pulley Wheel of the Niedersachsen Shaft

Friedewald Road Between Fuhse and Erse

FriedWald Uetzer Herrschaft

Kleiner Stern (Burgdorfer Holz)

Wathlingen Salt Dome Cycle Route

Scenic Countryside Pathway

Burgdorfer Holz Forest Trails

Forest Path in Schilfbruch Nature Reserve

Bench With a View of the Fields

Riedel Potash Mine (Disused)

1. Old railroad bridge – Confluence of the Oker and Aller rivers loop from Hänigsen-Riedel

2. Fuhse Bridge near Dedenhausen – Old railroad bridge loop from Dollbergen

3. Scenic Countryside Pathway – Langlingen Lock loop from Hänigsen-Riedel

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️