Charcoal's Last Stand in a Germany Where Tradition Fades Deep within Germany's Harz Mountains, brothers Immo Feldmer and Sascha continue to burn charcoal using an ancient technique passed down through generations.
Their business, Harzköhlerei Stemberghaus, is one of the few remaining charcoal production sites in Germany. Charcoal was once a crucial component of mining operations in the region.
The high temperatures required to extract valuable metals like silver and lead could only be achieved using charcoal.