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Tiefer Stollen and its collection
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The Tiefer Stollen is a visitor mine and healing tunnel situated in Braunenberg near Aalen-Wasseralfingen. This site was previously utilized as an iron ore mine named Wilhelm I. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the underground labyrinth that was once a bustling mining site.
Current Use of Tiefer Stollen
Today, the most intriguing tunnels, shafts, and passages of the Tiefer Stollen are open to the public as a show mine. Additionally, the mine is used for respiratory cures, a treatment known as spelaeotherapy. This unique combination of historical exploration and health treatment makes the Tiefer Stollen a distinctive tourist destination.
Tours at Tiefer Stollen
Since September 1987, daily tours have been offered during the season, providing an immersive experience for visitors. A mine train transports visitors 400 meters into the mine, allowing them to delve deep into the historical site and gain a firsthand understanding of the mining operations that once took place.
ENMining museum (show mine)
DEBesucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen
DETiefer Stollen (Wasseralfingen)
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