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Recht Slate Mine (Schieferstollen): An unusual journey underground

Looking for a refreshing, mysterious, and history-filled outing? Head to the charming village of Recht to visit the Slate Mine (Schieferstollen). Equipped with a safety helmet, step under the rocks to explore underground galleries hand-carved by miners since the 18th century to extract the famous local blue stone. It is a highly original experience to share with family, very close to our Maisons de Vacances and Chalets Hautes-Fagnes!

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An underground walk and a fascinating museum

The site offers a complete, accessible, and well-designed educational trail:

The underground galleries: A guided walk along slate seams to admire massive vaults, quartz veins, and traces of the impressive labor performed by former miners.
The Stone Museum: An exhibition space retracing slate craftsmanship, the daily life of quarrymen, and the many traditional uses of this durable stone.
Surface educational trail: A pleasant marked outdoor walk extending the visit into the surrounding forest.
Relaxation area & Tavern: Enjoy a refreshing drink or a regional specialty outdoors after your underground tour.

Gîte host tip 💡

« Make sure to pack a warm fleece and sturdy walking shoes! Even in mid-summer when it’s hot outside, the temperature inside the mine remains constantly around 7°C year-round. It’s actually the perfect spot to escape a summer heatwave or brighten up a rainy day! »

Practical information

Information, Opening Hours & Rates: The mine offers guided tours and seasonal opening hours. Remember to check updated details at schieferstollen-recht.be before heading out from your holiday rental.

Address: Zum Schieferstollen 9, 4780 Recht (St. Vith), Belgium.

Facilities: Safety helmets provided at entry, small museum, tavern, parking lot.

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