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mineSilberhütte, Lower Saxony

Samson Pit

architectural heritage monument in Lower SaxonyBuilt 1521
Typemine
Built1521
Best monthsJun–Augweather in Silberhütte
51.71° N, 10.52° EUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Standing for505 years
built 1521today 2026
When to goSilberhütte · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec28October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low12° / 5°
iAbout

Samson Pit in brief

Samson Pit is a mine in Silberhütte, Lower Saxony, Germany.

It holds the designation architectural heritage monument in Lower Saxony.

The mine dates from 1521.

For a visit, the weather in Silberhütte is best in June, July and August; in October afternoons average 12°.

Silberhütte: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
mine
Designation
architectural heritage monument in Lower Saxony
Built
1521
Nearest town
Silberhütte
Region
Lower Saxony
Coordinates
51.71310, 10.51610
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Silberhütte

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Jun–Aug
10
Jan
18
Feb
18
Mar
40
Apr
57
May
63
Jun
62
Jul
64
Aug
62
Sep
28
Oct
13
Nov
8
Dec
ivNearby

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Silberhütte

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Jun–Augbest months
22°July high
434 maltitude
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Mountains

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Heritage

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Museums

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