Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Only a dozen pylons remain of the cable car between the iron mine in Öttingen, France and the blast furnaces of Terres Rouges in Differdange, Luxembourg.
Abandoned ski lifts
The French Vosges is full of deserted ski slopes due to the lack of snow. Fifteen ski areas have been closed in recent years, yet they have left some traces.
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