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The vaulted passages in the Kaßberg are an underground hollow structure. The structure is not of a mining nature and was used to store wine, beer, and other foodstuffs. The vault was first documented in 1531. For Chemnitz, the underground realm was equivalent to a giant "refrigerator." Seven years later, the mineralogist Georgius Agricola discovered the excavations for himself. He took various rock samples from the beer cellars and conducted investigations. Due to a new brewing and dispensing regulation by the Royal Saxon state government in the 18th century, the brewing of lager beer was discontinued. The Kaßberg cellar fell into increasing disrepair. In the 19th century, the passages were rediscovered, and wine and beer were once again stored. https://www.chemnitz-online.de/gewoelbegaenge-im-kassberg.html

a very nice corner

It is simply a natural cave and not an entrance

In the Middle Ages, people searched for ore here, but apparently nothing was found. The name of the hill, Totenstein (Dead Stone), probably comes from the dead rock. Today, the protected and rare luminous moss grows in the tunnels.

The Karl May Cave, also known as the Little Iron Cave, is located in the Waldenburg Upper Forest near Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Originally a mine tunnel dating back to 1620, it was later used as a shelter. In 1869, Karl May hid here when he was wanted for theft. Five years later, he mentioned the cave in his story "The Rose of Ernstthal." It was officially named after him in 1933. During the GDR era, it was closed to the public. Today, however, it can be easily visited again and serves as a reminder of the famous author.

great corner, always worth a trip

You never stop learning! It took me years to discover this little highlight. Hidden behind the restaurants for the average weekend walker, you can actually find this pretty rock formation. 🪨💚

The money cellar, which is connected to an old legend....money does not make you happy after all 🤷