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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Old Slate Mine Entrance

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Simmerath

Old Slate Mine Entrance

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Old Slate Mine Entrance

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Location: Simmerath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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R.Bungartz

August 13, 2020

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Slate was still mined in the area around Erkensruhr until 1948. Today the old slate tunnels have been reclaimed by nature and offer an excellent shelter for bats.

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EifelFranke

April 6, 2021

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There are several abandoned slate tunnels in the area that are now used as shelter for bats.

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Uli

June 8, 2023

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Discovered off the trail

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Elevation 450 m

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Sunday 17 May

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