Tour of the Simon Quarry

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A tarmac path leads to the former Simon Quarry, whose sand was used to fill in tunnels at the bottom of the coal mine.

At the bottom of the quarry, a lake has formed; the water level is gradually rising, allowing the natural environment to reclaim the area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.82 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 535 ft
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    Descent: - 531 ft
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    Highest point: 1,096 ft
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    Lowest point: 705 ft
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Description of the walk

You can park in the car park opposite the Lycée Condorcet in Schœneck.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, walk up the street towards the entrance gate to the route on the right-hand side of the road.

(1) Go through the gate, turn right and follow the road.

(2) At the crossroads, take the gravel path on the right. You’ll pass a selfie spot.

(3) There are benches and tables at the crossroads leading towards the Puits Simon 4 Industrial Estate. Turn left uphill and you’ll reach the old road that was once used to transport sand.

(4) Take the road on the left to return to the car park opposite the Lycée Condorcet in Schœneck (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 850 ft - Car park opposite the Lycée Condorcet in Schœneck
  2. 1 : mi 0.04 - alt. 856 ft - Barrier at the entrance to the route
  3. 2 : mi 0.35 - alt. 705 ft - Barrier blocking access to the road leading to the lake
  4. 3 : mi 1.44 - alt. 925 ft - Access to the Puits Simon 4 industrial estate
  5. 4 : mi 2.44 - alt. 886 ft - End of the old road and possible entrance
  6. S/E : mi 2.82 - alt. 850 ft - Car park opposite the Lycée Condorcet

Worth a visit

The lake forming at the bottom of the quarry.

The headframes that still stand.

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