Nordfeld Consolidated Coal Mine, Coal mine and cultural heritage monument in Saarland, Germany
The Nordfeld Coal Mine sits on the northern slope of Höcherberg mountain between the towns of Höchen, Waldmohr, and Dunzweiler. The site contains remains of the hoisting house, engine house, and other mining infrastructure from the operation period.
Mining operations started in 1889 after merchant Rosenthal ordered excavations, inspired by successful extraction at the nearby Frankenholz mine. The facility closed in 1905 and has remained inactive since then.
The remaining buildings like the hoisting house and engine house show how miners worked in the late 1800s and what techniques they used. Visitors can observe how operations functioned during this period.
The site is accessible via a hiking trail that connects the remaining buildings and infrastructure while offering information boards along the way. The path is well-maintained and passes through woodland with some gentle inclines.
The original conveyor framework from the Nordfeld mine was preserved and later moved to the Bauershaus shaft at the former Kohlwald mine near Wiebelskirchen. This shows how mining equipment was reused between sites.
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