Quarry Rauen (Mülheim an der Ruhr)

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Rauen quarry

The Rauen quarry is a quarry on the Kassenberg in Broich , Mülheim an der Ruhr .

Ruhr sandstone was quarried in it for decades . As part of this work, a number of Cretaceous fossils were found, most of which are stored and exhibited in the Ruhr Museum .

A brick kiln was later found on the site of the quarry . The quarry is still operating today and is not accessible, but can be viewed from several vantage points.

A lake has now formed on the 30 hectare site. A re-use concept is being worked on.

A quarry of the same name, the Rauen quarry , is located in Witten.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Along the Georoute Ruhr - Rauen quarry. City of Mülheim an der Ruhr, accessed on July 14, 2020 .
  2. ↑ Mirco Stodollick: City and owner are working on a master plan for the quarry. WAZ, January 31, 2019, accessed July 14, 2020 .

Coordinates: 51 ° 25 '12.2 "  N , 6 ° 52' 10.2"  E