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Nachtigallstollen

Historic transport tunnel for shale

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The Nachtigallstollen, also known as Ziegeleistollen, was once used as a transport tunnel for shale extracted from the quarry. It is now maintained by the LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall, commemorating the region's industrial heritage.

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The tunnel is operated by the LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall.

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Guided Story

You're standing at the Nachtigallstollen, a quiet testament to this region's industrial past. Also known as the Ziegeleistollen, this tunnel was once a vital transport route for shale extracted from the nearby quarry. If you look south, the Dünkelberg Quarry is just 55 meters away. Now part of the LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall, this site preserves the memory of industrial times. Head north, and in about 137 meters you'll find the Zeche Nachtigall, another monument to mining history. Feel the connection to the past here, where the simplicity of this place speaks volumes about the hard work and daily operations of that era.

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