Interactive 50-state rockhounding map, locations, rules and field guides
REVIEWED LOCATION
Peca Underground — Mežica Tourist Mine & Mineral Heritage Rockhounding Status & Field Guide
A major Slovenian mineral-heritage stop in the former Mežica lead-zinc mine. Current 2026 operation offers train, bike and kayak mine experiences plus a mineral museum; official tourism material highlights rare orange wulfenite, calcite, galena and sphalerite underground.
Protected / viewing statusVery high evidenceentrance map precisionCurrent review cycle freshnessImportant: Mineral presence is not collecting permission. Do not chip, dig or remove specimens from mine workings or protected deposits.
What is here
Triassic lead-zinc ore deposit with world-famous wulfenite and calcite
Guided underground and museum viewing only. The explorer does not represent a right to remove wulfenite, galena, sphalerite, calcite or other mine minerals.
Navigate to the official visitor centre at Glančnik 8. Mine access is through the operator’s scheduled guided products; current 2026 price and opening information is published by Podzemlje Pece.
Detailed status
viewing
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Required
Booking
Required
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no
Safety
Underground mine environment, stairs, low light, cool temperatures and flooded workings depending on tour. Follow operator equipment, age/height and guide requirements.