Description
The village of Recht was shaped by quarrying and stonemasonry from the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century. Slate (Rechter Blaustein) was extracted from quarries above ground here for a very long time.
In 1890, the Margraff brothers from Recht decided to establish a lower tunnel alongside the upper one. This lower tunnel was reopened by Schieferstollen Recht VOG in 2007 and has since served as a visitor mine.
Over a distance of 800 meters, visitors can explore the mysterious world of blue rocks with large, impressive mining halls. During an exciting tour, visitors learn about the peculiarities of the regional geological history and the challenging and dangerous work of miners deep underground.
Please note:
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There's a constant temperature of 7°C in the slate gallery.
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Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended
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Dogs are not allowed in the mine
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Smoking prohibited on the premises (mine, museum, cafeteria, reception)
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Parking available (access via: Zum Bergwerk, 4780 Recht / Sankt Vith)
Accessibility
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
- People with reduced mobility
Conditions/supplements
Group price (from 15 people): €7 No charge for children <5 years. 5-15 years: €5, >15 years: €8.
Visits with audioguides possible throughout the opening hours
Guided tours only on prior reservation
Up to 20 participants per guide/per group. Additional charge of €25 per guided group.
Opening hours information
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Last admissions at 4 p.m.
Mon.
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Tue.
10:00 to 17:00
Wed.
10:00 to 17:00
Thu.
10:00 to 17:00
Fri.
10:00 to 17:00
Sat.
10:00 to 17:00
Sun.
10:00 to 17:00
