Kupferloch Former Ore Mining Site

Kupferloch Former Ore Mining Site

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Kupferloch Former Ore Mining Site

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Location: Stadtsteinach, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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September 9, 2023

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The copper holes are former ore mining sites in the Steinachtal. You can also explore these small caves.

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May 18, 2020

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In the past, ore was actually dug here. You can still see the veins today. The advance is only about 3 meters.

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June 9, 2020

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Small caves along the way, but it doesn't go far.

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Location: Stadtsteinach, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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