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Germany Zeche Fürst Leopold, Schacht 2

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The Fürst Leopold mine began shaft sinking in 1910 and started coal production in 1913. In 1931, it merged with the Baldur mine and was later integrated into Fürst Leopold-Wulfen. Baldur Shaft 1 reached a depth of 1,323 meters in 1993. In 1998, it merged with the Westerholt mine to form the Lippe colliery, which became the largest mine in the Ruhr area with over 5,000 employees. Coal production at Fürst Leopold's shafts ceased in 2001, though Shaft 1 remained operational as a ventilation shaft until 2008. The headframe of Shaft 2, built in 1913, was preserved as an industrial monument.

Photography Tips

Tripod, wide angle lens, long exposure

Travel Information

Parking on the premises of the coal mine (Fürst-Leopold-Allee)

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night in winter

Sunrise & Sunset 06:02 - 20:55 | current local time: 08:47

Photo Themes Architecture Architektur auf Kohle geboren beleuchtet Bergbau coal coal mine Colliery Fördergerüst Grube headframe headgear illuminated illuminiert Industriekultur mining industry nachtaufnahme night photography pit Pütt Schacht Shaft Steinkohle Zechen

Locations Nordrhein-Westfalen NRW Ruhrgebiet North Rhine-Westphalia Ruhrpott Dorsten

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