Graphite mine, Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic
Posted by: Martani
N 48° 49.019 E 014° 18.279
33U E 448954 N 5407344
Graphite mine, Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic
Waymark Code: WM4JKK
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
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Not only gold and silver used to be mined in the past in the Ceský Krumlov surroundings, but also graphite. In one of the graphite mines visitors can visit almost 2 km long path in the depth of 70 m under the surface, part of the path is done by a little mine train. The mine is open to children from 6 years up, the tour lasts for 80 minutes and special clothing, shoes and safety aid are included in the ticket price.
V okolí Ceského Krumlova se v minulosti težilo nejen tradicní stríbro a zlato, ale také tuha. V jednom z grafitových dolu je pro návštevníky pripraven témer 2 km dlouhý prohlídkový okruh v hloubce 70 m pod povrchem, cást trasy se projíždí dulním vláckem. Dul je prístupný pro deti od šesti let, prohlídka trvá 80 minut a v její cene je zahrnuto zapujcení odevu, obuvi a ochranných pomucek.
Mine Type: Tourist Mine
Mineral Collecting: Yes
Material Mined: Other - Specify in long description
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS: Visit with quide.
Any associated website: [Web Link]
Any Other information: Open:
01.06.-31.09. 9.00 - 17.30, daily (the last sight-seeing at 16:00)
01.10.-31.05. 9.00 - 15.00, from monday till friday (the last sight-seeing at 14:00)
lenght cca 80 minutes
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.