The rest of the mighty barite bunker built in the 1950s with its rusted conveyor chutes along the way can be seen from afar. Next door is the bricked-up tunnel …

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December 25, 2024

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The former Franziska barite mine is located in Braunhausen. Bats can be observed in the tunnel (right). In summer, you can see rare orchids on the limestone grassland near the former mine.

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