In Battenberg, mining of manganese ore, also called "brownstone", was carried out until the 18th century. The ore was formed around 290 million years ago during the folding of the Rhenish Slate Mountains. In the "Burgbergstollen" visitor mine, visitors can experience mining up close in a gallery that has only been fortified with a few extensions and has been preserved in its original state.
Experience mining in an adit fortified with only a few extensions and preserved in its original state. The gallery can be reached on foot in a few minutes from the Battenberg market square. The way is well signposted.
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