Mine Egbert

Mine Egbert is a closed coal pit in Witten with preserved mining shafts, equipment houses, and processing buildings from its operating years. The site displays the machinery and infrastructure needed to extract coal during Germany's industrial period.

The pit opened in 1962 and was part of the large-scale coal extraction that powered Germany's post-war industrial growth in the Ruhr region. It eventually closed as coal became less central to the country's energy needs and economic focus shifted.

Mine Egbert reflects the lives of the workers who labored underground to support their families and the local economy. The site shows how coal shaped the daily rhythms and identity of the community for decades.

Access is mainly through guided tours that explain daily operations and safety procedures used in the mine. Wearing comfortable shoes is wise, as the terrain is uneven and many buildings are older industrial structures.

The site preserves an original mining cage and workers' lamps that show how miners descended daily into the depths. These personal items create a direct connection between visitors and the people who labored here.

Location: Witten

Inception: 1962

Part of: Route of Industrial Heritage – Early Industrialization, Märkische Straße Technischer Kulturdenkmäler, Mining hiking trail Muttental

GPS coordinates: 51.40310,7.28020

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04