Ochre Adit
Colorful underground
Ochre Adit
See the unique corridors covered with natural ochre, learn the legends hidden in the rocks, and discover a place that remained submerged for decades.
In short
Entrance to the Ochre Adit and the sculpture at the outlet of the arsenic spring
Ochre Adit
in Złoty Stok
This is a newly opened tourist route that astonishes with its natural colors, extraordinary history, and unique rock formations. Touring this adit is a completely different experience than the Mine — calmer, more atmospheric, almost mystical.
What will you see?
Exceptionally narrow and magical place
In the Ochre Adit you'll traverse tight passages whose walls are coated with natural ochre — an intensely orange-yellow pigment formed from iron compounds. The same mineral has been used for centuries in the production of paints and cosmetics. The corridors shimmer with colors you won't find anywhere else.
Immerse yourself in this magical place and discover how fascinating the interior of the mountain can be.
Unique pigment and ochre color
The orange-yellow walls are the result of iron compounds — they give the corridors their unique appearance. Ochre was used, among other things, in paints and cosmetics — here you'll see it in its natural state.
Traces of the fire-setting method
Soot marks are visible on the walls and ceiling — remnants of old mining techniques. This is one of the few routes in Poland where such clear traces of this method have been preserved.
Tools of former miners
At the educational panels you'll see what tools were used and how people worked underground several hundred years ago.
Flooded shaft and pipe system
The original shaft with wooden lining and a unique drainage system from several hundred years ago. You know such constructions from engravings — here you'll see them in person.
Healing water source
A mineral spring with health-promoting properties, known from studies dating back to World War I. According to German reports, it aided the treatment of wounds and anemia.
Underground silence and atmosphere
The adit enchants with its atmosphere — quiet, cool, and narrow. An ideal place for a reflective walk and a break from everyday life.
Google Arts & Culture exhibition
Take a look inside the heart of the Golden Mountains
Hidden in the Golden Mountains, full of ochre hues, silence, and mystery — the Ochre Adit is one of the most enigmatic places in Złoty Stok. It's not just an old section of the mine, but also a space full of ochre colors, silence, and mystery.
Discover the adit's secrets without leaving home
Thanks to the Google Arts & Culture exhibition, you can explore its interior without leaving home — see what it looks like and learn what makes it so unique.
Practical information
About the Ochre Adit
Plan your visit
Tour duration
45 minutes
Meeting point
at the Ochre Adit ticket officeHumidity / temperature
90% / 7°C
Reservation
is not required
The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide.
The maximum waiting time for gathering a Polish-speaking group is 15 min.
Guided tours in English are available with prior reservation. The fee for a foreign-language guide is fixed and is 50 zł, regardless of the number of participants in the touring group.
You should wear warm clothing, because the temperature in the adit is constant at 7°C year-round, and its humidity is about 90%.
The tour is available for people of all ages; children under 4 years old visit free of charge.
FAQ
Have questions?
Jakie są warunki panujące w Sztolni?
W sztolni panuje temperatura 7–10°C i podwyższona wilgotność. Konieczne jest ciepłe ubranie i pełne buty.
Co wyróżnia Sztolnię Ochrową?
Sztolnia słynie z wyjątkowych barw – ściany mienią się odcieniami czerwieni, żółci i pomarańczy dzięki naturalnym związkom żelaza. To jedna z najbardziej fotogenicznych tras podziemnych w Polsce.
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