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Vallon de la Goutte des Pomme, Lorrain Side, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, Francei
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Vallon de la Goutte des PommeMining Area
Lorrain SidePrincipality (Abolished)
Sainte-Marie-aux-MinesCommune
Colmar-RibeauvilléArrondissement
Haut-RhinDepartment
Grand EstRegion
FranceCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
48° 15' 7'' North , 7° 11' 25'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
48.25214,7.19029
GRN:
N33E04
Type:
Mining Area
Köppen climate type:
Cfb : Temperate oceanic climate
Mindat Locality ID:
266240
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:266240:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Apple Drop area; Alsace
Name(s) in local language(s):
Vallon de la Goutte des Pommes, Versant Lorrain, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France


16th century mining complex.

As this locality lies in the Sainte Marie-aux-Mines district, the place is protected by a archaeological mining district status and all collecting is prohibited.

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