Štola Prokop, Mining tunnel in Stříbro, Czech Republic
Štola Prokop is a mining tunnel in Stříbro that extends around 700 meters underground and contains multiple chambers and passages. The site reveals silver extraction methods through its shafts, water channels, and the traces left by generations of miners.
The tunnel system was first documented in 1513 and served mainly to drain silver mining operations until 1966. Work ceased when economic factors made mining in this region no longer profitable.
Mining shaped the daily life and identity of Stříbro for centuries, with the passages showing how workers organized themselves underground. The tools and equipment left behind reveal the physical demands and skills required to extract silver from the rock.
Bring warm clothing and sturdy footwear since temperatures remain cool underground throughout the year. Plan enough time to explore all areas thoroughly when visiting on a guided tour.
Between 1796 and 1820, engineers built a water-powered drainage wheel system that moved water through a 380-meter channel. This wheel was a technical achievement of its era and helped keep the deeper tunnels dry for mining work.
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