Helenen shaft, Ritzing lignite mines, Ritzing, Oberpullendorf District, Burgenland, Austriai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Helenen shaft | Group of Shafts |
| Ritzing lignite mines | Group of Mines |
| Ritzing | Municipality |
| Oberpullendorf District | District |
| Burgenland | State |
| Austria | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 38' 57'' North , 16° 28' 46'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Shafts
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ritzing | 902 (2018) | 4.2km |
| Loipersbach im Burgenland | 1,229 (2018) | 5.3km |
| Ágfalva | 1,971 (2012) | 5.3km |
| Lackenbach | 1,167 (2018) | 6.6km |
| Lackendorf | 604 (2018) | 6.8km |
Name(s) in local language(s):
Helenenschacht, Ritzing, Oberpullendorf, Burgenland, Österreich
Abandoned lignite mine. The settlement of Helenenschacht is a part of the village Ritzing and is named after this mine shaft. The lignite deposit was mined from the Austrian side and from the Hungarian side (Brennbergbánya) respectively. Mine activity from 1750 to 1950 and the shaft is 345 m deep.
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Helenen shaft, Ritzing lignite mines, Ritzing, Oberpullendorf District, Burgenland, Austria