REVIEWED LOCATION

Mineralienhalde Grube Clara Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Active managed collecting site supplied with fresh ore from Grube Clara. Visitors may search for minerals; the operator publishes 2026 opening dates, fees and take-home allowances.

Ready statusVery high evidenceexact map precisionCurrent review cycle freshness
Important: The active underground Grube Clara is not the public collecting destination.

What is here

mine ore collecting heap

Materials / interest: Fluorite, Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Quartz

Collecting and access

Designated public mineral-collecting heap; not the active underground mine

Navigate to the Mineralienhalde in Wolfach, not to the active Grube Clara mine. Collect only within the designated public heap and follow operator instructions.

Detailed status
managed
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
yes
Hammering
yes
Digging
conditional

Safety

Working mineral heap: sturdy footwear and eye protection are prudent when hammering. Do not enter industrial or mine areas.

Seasonal / timing conditions

Open on published 2026 calendar dates; verify before travel

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-09 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-09 · Next scheduled review: 2026-12-08.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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