Kassel District

K+S Mining Tower

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Philippsthal

K+S Mining Tower

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K+S Mining Tower

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Location: Philippsthal, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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March 31, 2021

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This is where the wise gold is brought out of the earth.

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Mario111171

April 26, 2021

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A piece of industrial culture in the Werra Valley.

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Der Bornschisser

December 9, 2025

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Just like the spoil heap, the surface mining facilities are also worth seeing. The headframe is visible from afar.

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Philippsthal, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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