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Wetterschornstein Buchholz
A Pillar of Mining Heritage in the Ruhr Region
Counts toward these achievements:
Witten: First Steps10 pts
Witten: Explorer25 pts
Witten: Insider50 pts
The Buchholz Weather Chimney stands as the sole survivor of the Vereinigte Geschwind colliery, a testament to the area's rich industrial past since 1856. This architectural heritage monument once ventilated the underground mines through a 60-meter channel, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Step into a historical narrative and feel the enduring spirit of the Ruhr's mining legacy.
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Built in 1856, the Wetterschornstein Buchholz is the last remaining structure of its kind in the entire Ruhr area.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1856
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby
Blankenburg Schacht Henry
205 m away
Kirche Buchholz
199 m away
St. Antonius
316 m away
Zeche Egbert
1.8 km away
Verwaltung der Zeche Elisabethenglück
2.4 km away
Ehrenmal
2.9 km away
Jüdischer Friedhof (West)
2.6 km away
Evangelische Kirche Herbede
3.0 km away