The Glendalough Valley mine dates back to 1790. At the height of production, around 2,000 miners were busy extracting lead, zinc and silver here. 1957 came to an end.

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Till

December 25, 2018

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Here you can see the ruins of ancient mines. If you follow the way up, or come from there, you will find another sign at the stream.

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Alexander Faber

March 31, 2020

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The path leads through the old mining settlement and therefore does not require a detour - however, there is not much left of the stone houses. Nevertheless, from here you have a nice view back to Upper Lake and (of course!) What is to come ...

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