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Request inspection of the mine layout

If you wish to inspect the pit image, you can apply for this.

  • Basic information

    If you are affected by mining damage or believe that you are affected, you can view the mine image.

    Mining damage is damage caused by the operation of a mine. Mining damage can be both personal injury and damage to property.
    Mining damage can be caused by

    • Underground exploration
    • Underground extraction
    • Subsidence of the ground
    • ground pressure
    • Distortion of the ground
    • Ground rupture
    • Uplift of the ground
    • Seismic event
    • Groundwater extraction
    • Rise of the groundwater
    • Immission

    If your damage occurs in the area affected by a mining operation, it can be assumed that it is mining damage. You can then apply to inspect the mine plan.

    The mine plan includes all the legally required cracked representations of a surface or underground mining operation.

    Requirements

    • If you wish to inspect the mine image, you must prove to the competent authority that you have a legitimate interest, for example that you are or may be affected by mining damage.
    • A legitimate interest generally exists in the case of owners or persons authorized by them, scientists or historians.

  • Procedure

    You can apply for inspection online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your local mountain authority.

    Request inspection online via the "BergPass" platform:

    • Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
      • To register, you need a "My company account" or a BundID.
    • Call up the application and fill it out completely and truthfully.
    • Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

    Request access in writing to the competent mining authority:

    • Contact your competent mining authority and coordinate the required application documents.
    • Submit the application and all required documents by post to your competent mining authority.

    Further procedural steps:

    • The competent authority will check your application and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
    • Depending on the application procedure, you will receive your decision online via the "BergPass" platform or by post. You will be informed of the decision on your application here.
    • If the decision is positive, you will be given an appointment to inspect the mine plan at the authority.
    • You will also receive a notification of costs. Pay the fees.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Please contact the responsible office.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    Please contact the responsible office.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Please contact the responsible office.

    How long does it take to process

    1 week bis 4 weeks
    The mining authority will usually review your application within a few working days and send you an appointment for inspection.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 19.05.2026

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