Zeche General Blumenthal, Industrial heritage mine in Recklinghausen, Germany.
The mine complex includes multiple shaft facilities spread across different locations in Recklinghausen, connected by an extensive network of underground tunnels.
Operating from 1879 to 1992, the mine reached its peak production in 1982 with 2.6 million tons of coal and employed over 4,000 workers.
The site represents the industrial transformation of the Ruhr region, where coal mining shaped the development of communities and workforce traditions.
Visitors can access parts of the former mining complex, including shaft VII, which maintains its original ventilation system and machine hall structures.
The mine generated gas that continues to power a district heating system through a dedicated facility next to the old machine hall.
Location: Recklinghausen
GPS coordinates: 51.60120,7.20634
Latest update: April 21, 2025 17:50
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