The Recklinghausen II colliery is an impressive testimony to industrial evolution that delves deep into the history of the Ruhr region. Originally built in 1869 by Belgian investors through the shaft Clerget I, later affectionately called “Klärchen”, this place was taken over by the Harpener Bergbau AG in 1889. The new name Recklinghausen mine reflects a time of economic challenges, especially the difficult years of the global economic crisis, as a result of which the Recklinghausen I mine was closed. This led to a more intensive use of the Recklinghausen II mining areauntil operations were finally discontinued in 1974.
The impressive Headframe of Shaft IV "Konrad Ende" at the Hochlarmark site. Here, the last coal mine built for German coal mining awaits steam hoist from 1967, lovingly restored in the neighboring machine house, is waiting to be discovered. This machine workshop, which is an elegant relic of industrial culture, can be visited free of charge during opening hours. For deeper insights, guided tours can be arranged on request.
Under the striking slag heap The impressive Training mine RecklinghausenThe mine tempts you to explore the combination of rough industrial history and modern discovery opportunities on your own.
