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Recht Slate Mine

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Recht Slate Mine

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Recht Slate Mine

Name: Recht Slate Mine
Rating: 2

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Location: Saint Vith, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Vennbahn Viaduct – Stavelot Railway Tunnel loop from Trois-Ponts

64.9km

04:16

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the High Fens Wetlands – Vennbahn Viaduct loop from Rodt

30.8km

01:57

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Recht Slate Mine – RAVeL L47a Cycle Path loop from Vielsalm

35.4km

02:11

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rinaldini

October 29, 2022

Bluestone was mined in quarries for several centuries. In the mid-1880s, the Recht slate adit was dug by the Margraff brothers in order to open up lucrative roof slate deposits at a lower level. The surface mining in the quarries had become too difficult due to the depths reached.

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Oliver🌍

June 7, 2024

From the 17th to the beginning of the 20th century, Recht was characterized by bluestone processing. The stonemasons ensured an economic boom in the village. Recht became known beyond the region for its bluestone. This bluish slate was initially mined there in open-cast mining and from 1880 onwards in underground mining. Before the First World War, the mine on the south-eastern edge of the village was exhausted and closed. Since May 18, 2007, it has been open to visitors again.

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Miek

August 6, 2024

Entrance to the bar is free, where there are a series of photos and artifacts related to the mine. For 8 Euro (adults) you get access to the underground mine (with audioguide) and a movie. There are also guided tours upon reservation.

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Saint Vith, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Recht Slate Mine

1. Vennbahn Viaduct – Stavelot Railway Tunnel loop from Trois-Ponts

2. View of the High Fens Wetlands – Vennbahn Viaduct loop from Rodt

3. Recht Slate Mine – RAVeL L47a Cycle Path loop from Vielsalm

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