Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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Mountain biking

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Cycling

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Gravel riding

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Location: Weißenstadt, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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June 24, 2018

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Tin and tungsten were mined here in the 18th century, and from 1950 - against a ban on the Allies - the mining of uranium began under the code name …

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August 6, 2017

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Extract from the website:
"Welcome to the GEO adventure trail" Historic tin mining on the Rudolfstein "!

We offer you some additional information about the historical tin mining and …

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November 8, 2022

Hiking

The first mine was created here as early as 1734. It went only a few 10 meters into the mountain in search of tin. In the 1920s and during World …

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Best routes near Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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Zinnweg (Weißenstadt)

7.18km

01:56

100m

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate

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Rest Area at Schwarzweiher – Werra Tin and Uranium Mine loop from Bad Weißenstadt

3.47km

00:58

70m

60m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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