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Limhamn Limestone Quarry
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Frenky
March 3, 2018
Cycling
Limhamns kalkbrott or Kalkbrottet (the limestone quarry) is situated near Malmö.
The quarry was opened in 1866, and it is one of the largest open-pit mines in Northern Europe, measuring …
The quarry was opened in 1866, and it is one of the largest open-pit mines in Northern Europe, measuring …
RidingBull80
May 20, 2018
Cycling
Malmö is great to explore by bike... and once you get going and enjoy these great cycle paths, you can stop here for a moment and take a look into the deep open-cast mine. The real highlight here, however, are the cycle paths ;-)
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Schlack
June 25, 2023
Cycling
Among other things, rock for the Jesus statue from Rio de Janeiro was mined from this pit.
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Elevation 60 m
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