In 1838 the chief miner Freiherr von Herder published his project "Tiefer Meißner Erbstolln" together with two reports from Goethe and Alexander von Humboldt, who supported the project. In this …

Translated by

•

☀️🔵⚪️🔵⚜️Ralph2011⚜️🔵⚪️🔵☀️

June 21, 2023

Hiking

The Rothschönberger adit is a water solution adit in the Brander and Freiberg mining area. It was driven from 1844 to 1882 and, with its ancillary facilities, has a total length of 50.9 km and is equipped with 8 light holes. The average gradient is 0.033%. The clear width is 2.50 m, the clear height in the lower tunnel section (between Rothschönberg and the VII. light hole) 3.00 m and above the VII. light hole 1.50 m.

Translated by

•

Teufelchen New

February 13, 2022

Hiking

The Rothschönberger adit is a milestone in mining in the Ore Mountains. The former water solution tunnel stretches over 50 kilometers. This building still fulfills an important function today. All the water from the Freiberg area flows through the Rothschönberger adit. Those who embark on a journey of discovery here immerse themselves in another world. For miners he is a legend.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Rothschönberger Stolln – Mine Site

4.7

(191)

556

hikers

#1.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Reinsberg

8.43km

02:17

110m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(87)

350

hikers

#2.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Reinsberg

8.21km

02:12

90m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(176)

513

hikers

#3.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Krummenhennersdorf

8.34km

02:16

120m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 330 m

Weather

Monday 6 April

13°C

-1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Reinsberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Mundloch des Rothschönberger Stollns am Kunstgraben

Kunstgraben Path

Scenic Path Along the Bobritzsch River

Stone Bench with View of Bobritzsch

Wild Romantic River Valley

Mulde River Valley

Northern Portal of the Halsbrücker Rösche

Felsenbachrösche Rest Area and Memorial

Bridge Over the Freiberger Mulde

Biwakwand

Grabentour Section

Freiberger Mulde Riverside Path

Rothschönberger Stolln – Mine Site

#1.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Reinsberg

#2.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Reinsberg

#3.

Buchenbornrösche Lower Portal – Bobritzsch River loop from Krummenhennersdorf

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️