What is here
pyrite and chalcopyrite mining complex with Roman-to-modern workings
Materials / interest: Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Copper
Collecting and access
Guide-controlled mining-heritage visits/events only; no recreational specimen collecting represented
Navigate to the published Les Druges picnic/ticket area and follow the booked guide; do not enter galleries independently.
- Detailed status
- viewing
- Permission
- Not flagged
- Permit
- Not flagged
- Fee
- Required
- Guide
- Required
- Booking
- Required
- Surface collecting
- no
- Hammering
- no
- Digging
- no
Safety
High-altitude mountain mine with historic workings; remain on the guided itinerary.
Seasonal / timing conditions
Current 2026 event schedule varies; mine visits require a guide.
Review status
Access reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-13 · Next scheduled review: 2027-09-13.
Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.