St.-Johannes-Erbstollen, Mining adit in Witten, Germany
The St.-Johannes-Erbstollen consists of underground tunnels extending over one kilometer through the Hardenstein and Vormholz districts of Witten.
Established in 1777, this main adit level served as a water drainage and ventilation system for surrounding coal mines in the Märkischer mining district.
The mining tunnel represents the technical achievements of 18th-century German engineering, demonstrating the mining methods used with hammers, chisels, and explosives.
The entrance portal of St.-Johannes-Erbstollen sits at an elevation of 77 meters above sea level, positioned seven meters below the Bommerbänker adit level.
The iron-rich mine water flowing from the tunnel continues to stain the watercourse bed an orange-brown color due to oxidation processes.
Location: Witten
Inception: 1777
GPS coordinates: 51.42060,7.30064
Latest update: March 15, 2025 12:28
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