Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Alsdorf Miners' Memorial Cross

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen
Monschau

Alsdorf Miners' Memorial Cross

Highlight • Monument

Alsdorf Miners' Memorial Cross

Recommended for

Hiking

Cycling

by 400 explorers out of 417

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Save

Share

  • More

  • Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    December 2, 2016

    Hiking

    The Alsdorf Miners' Cross commemorates the 271 miners who lost their lives on October 21, 1930, at the Anna Mine during the serious mining accident in Alsdorf's Eduardschacht shaft.

    The …
    Translated by

    November 20, 2020

    Hiking

    "...The accident was the result of a severe firedamp explosion on the 360-meter level near the Eduard Shaft. In this shaft, the fresh air penetrated into the underground part of …
    Translated by

    August 4, 2020

    Hiking

    The “Alsdorf Miner's Cross”, which commemorates the accident on the Anna 2 mine with 271 dead miners, had long been forgotten. It was only found and rediscovered in mid-1988. The …
    Translated by

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 12 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Best routes to Alsdorf Miners' Memorial Cross

    4.8

    (163)

    580

    hikers

    1. Shelter and Stream Crossing – Monschau Old Town loop from Feuerbach-Laufenbachtal

    17.8km

    05:03

    390m

    390m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 420 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Wednesday 4 February

    6°C

    -1°C

    31 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Belgenbach Valley Bridge

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy