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| Location: |
In Mühlbach, 2km south of Reichenbach.
A72 exit Reichenbach, B94 towards Reichenbach, after 1km turn left and then right towards Rotschau, after 1,5km turn left to Mühlbach. (50°35'57.13"N, 12°17'18.28"E) |
| Open: |
JAN bis JUN Sat, Sun 13-16, last tour 15:30. JUL bis AUG daily 13-16, last tour 15:30. SEP bis DEC Sat, Sun 13-16, last tour 15:30. Other times after appointment. [2007] |
| Fee: |
Adults EUR 3, Children (6-14) EUR 1,50, Children (0-5) not allowed. Groups (20+): Adults EUR 2,50, Children (6-14) EUR 1. [2007] |
| Classification: |
 Alum Mine
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| Light: | electric |
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| Guided tours: | D=30min. |
| Bibliography: | |
| Address: |
Tropfsteingrotte Alaunwerk e.V., Kreuzholzstraße 1, 08468 Reichenbach, Tel+Fax: +49-3765-521898, Fax: +49-3765-521898.
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| Last update: | $Date: 2008/07/01 20:19:33 $ |
At Mühlwand socalled Alaunschiefer (alum schist) was mined, a rock which was used for the production of sulfuric acid and other sulfur based substances. The rock is a typical schist with an high amount of pyrite and various hydrocarbons. Pyrite (FeS2) is the orign of the sulfur.
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