Today, the old quarry site is home to thousands of bats, making it the most important bats in Germany. The "Schacht 700", a former grotto entrance, was released for the visitors and with a bit of luck allows a view of the bats.

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June 21, 2024

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The mining area is very interesting. The entrance fee for the museum for pensioners is 3.50 euros

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Location: Mayen, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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