Schauinsland Pit

The Schauinsland Pit was a silver and lead mine east of . From the 19th century zinc was also mined. The mine operated from the 13th century until 1954. Since 1997 Schauinsland Pit has been a show mine.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: mine in Germany
  • Also known as: “Museumsbergwerk Schauinsland”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schauinsland and Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Peak
Photo: Milseburg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a mountain in the with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Dysmachus, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a 31-metre-high observation tower location on the mountain near Freiburg, Germany. It was built in 1981. The has an extraordinary design with a triangular cross section. is situated 270 metres north of Schauinsland Pit.

Museum
Photo: Benno von Barnim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a museum, which is situated 300 metres southeast of Schauinsland Pit.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hofsgrund and Horben.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village in the district in , . is situated 4 km northwest of Schauinsland Pit.

Village
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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of , in the district of , , . is situated 4½ km west of Schauinsland Pit.

Schauinsland Pit

Latitude
47.90959° or 47° 54′ 35″ north
Longitude
7.89853° or 7° 53′ 55″ east
Wheelchair access
limited
Open location code
8FV9WV5X+RC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 255124597
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­mine
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q17353628
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In Other Languages

From Esperanto to German—“Schauinsland Pit” goes by many names.

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