Rezerwat przyrody Góra Miedzianka, Nature reserve in Świętokrzyskie Mountains, Poland.
Rezerwat przyrody Góra Miedzianka is a protected natural area within the Heiligkreuzberge range featuring distinctive limestone outcrops and mineral-bearing rock formations. The reserve encompasses slopes with exposed geological layers showing traces of copper, azure, and chrysocolla minerals throughout its terrain.
Copper extraction at this location began in the 14th century and became a major economic activity for the surrounding region. The long mining history eventually led to the establishment of the reserve to protect the geological and natural heritage.
The underground network includes tunnels named Antoni, Teresa, Zofia, and Austrian II, extending approximately 4 kilometers beneath the mountain surface.
The area is best explored on foot with sturdy footwear recommended due to uneven terrain and rocky slopes. Local information centers can provide guidance about current trail conditions and safe routes through the reserve.
An extensive tunnel network created during centuries of mining runs beneath the mountain with several named shafts extending several kilometers underground. These underground spaces now serve as winter refuges for bat species that depend on such sheltered environments.
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