C mine Genk, Limburg, Belgium
N 50° 58.932 E 005° 29.467
31U E 674856 N 5650799
The former coalmine Winterslag is nowadays called C mine.
Hard coal was mined here from 1917 until 1988.
Waymark Code: WM183DR
Location: Limburg, Belgium
Date Posted: 05/22/2023
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The former coalmine Winterslag is nowadays called C mine.
Hard coal was mined here from 1917 until 1988.
The mine is now a museum with catering, access to the outdoor area with winding tower, is freely possible, underground tours should be possible.
Mine Type: Tourist Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Coal, Lignite
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
no known dangers
Any associated website: [Web Link]
Any Other information:
You can easily stay the whole day at the C mine but there are also other things to do in the nearby surroundings, one of them is to climb on the top of the spoil heap (terrill). From here you have a great view over Genk.
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.