E 6 – Der historische Bergbau auf Alaun- und Braunkohleflözen im Muskauer Berg-und Badepark – eine unterschätzte Lokalität?

Historical mining activities in the Muskauer Park, particularly the early extraction of alum and brown coal dating back to the 16th century, have been significantly underappreciated despite their foundational role in shaping regional geology and industry. This study reveals that the park's geological significance, once documented by notable geologists like Leske, Werner, and Glocker, has been obscured by 19th-century landscaping efforts. Through a guided excursion, researchers uncovered remnants of mining operations—including shafts, waste heaps, coal seams, and tunnels—that illustrate the intertwined history of spa culture and mining in Bad Muskau. The findings highlight the park's dual heritage as both a natural landscape and an industrial site, challenging conventional perceptions of its geological and historical importance.

Bartholomäus, U. (2024). E 6 – Der historische Bergbau auf Alaun- und Braunkohleflözen im Muskauer Berg-und Badepark – eine unterschätzte Lokalität? FID GEO. https://doi.org/10.23689/FIDGEO-11165