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Göpelschacht Moses

Explore Witten's Mining Heritage

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Located in the Muttental, the Göpelschacht Moses is a striking reminder of Witten's industrial past, operated by the Förderverein Bergbauhistorischer Stätten Ruhrrevier. This former shaft is part of the mining trail, highlighting the area's rich mining history.

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The shaft was constructed in the 1970s.

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Here you are at the Göpelschacht Moses, a remarkable piece of mining history nestled in the Muttental. This former shaft is part of the mining trail and is operated by the Förderverein Bergbauhistorischer Stätten Ruhrrevier. It stands as a testament to the area's rich mining heritage. If you look north, you'll see the Schacht Margarethe, just 276 meters away. And to the northeast, about 291 meters, is the Stollen Stettin. Every step here echoes the industrial past that shaped this region. Let the landscape tell you its story.