Urbex & Abandoned
Samson Pit
Sankt Andreasberg, Germany
The Samson Pit or Samson Mine (German: Grube Samson) is an historic silver mine in Sankt Andreasberg in the Upper Harz region of central Germany. The pit has one of the oldest man engines in the world still working and it can be seen in operation during guided tours. The man engine, installed in the Samson Pit in 1837, used to be driven by the water power of the Rehberg Ditch (Rehberger Graben). The start of this ditch is the Oderteich reservoir, which is part of the Upper Harz Water Regale. The large water wheel (with a 12m diameter), which drove the man engine until 1922, is only powered by water today for demonstration purposes; an electric motor has taken over the operation of the man engine.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Sankt Andreasberg, Germany
- Coordinates
- 51.71310, 10.51610
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1550106
What is Samson Pit?
Samson Pit is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Grube Wennsglückt, Roter Bär Pit, Rehberger Grabenhaus, Königsberg quarry.
Where is Samson Pit?
Samson Pit is in Sankt Andreasberg, Germany. Coordinates: 51.71310, 10.51610.
How do I get to Samson Pit?
Samson Pit is at Sankt Andreasberg, Germany (51.71310, 10.51610). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.