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The Moritzloch is a large, oval, basin-shaped sinkhole that has collapsed into the uppermost shell limestone. At its deepest point in the northern part of the sinkhole (approximately 7 m deep), there is an artificially enlarged entrance to a karst cave. The cave is not accessible.

The Untere Sophia mine is one of the few in the Forbach Valley whose entrance is not filled in today. Cobalt was mined there – a unique occurrence in the Northern Black Forest. The mine was first mentioned in 1593; it was probably in operation until 1757, after which it was closed and filled in. The entrance to the mine was only rediscovered around 1995. Guided tours are available upon request. https://www.nationalparkregion-schwarzwald.de/poi/baiersbronn-friedrichstal-grube-sophia

In the 18th century, mining played an important role in the Alpirsbach monastery. In the area of today's Alpirsbach town center, the Wolfgang and Eberhard mines brought in the most revenue. Two parallel barite veins contained rich cobalt ores in some places. The ore veins were opened up by extensive mine works, which, with the exception of the surface shafts, have been preserved to this day. Mining and blue dye production contributed significantly to Alpirsbach's economic boom at that time. Source: Display board

The "Untere Sophia" mine is one of the oldest mines in the area. It is already marked on a map by Georg Gadner from 1593. At that time, however, the tunnel was still called "St. Johannis am Friesenberg."

Here you can see something beautiful, very worth seeing

Beautiful cave with a technically demanding trail afterwards

So much history right on your own doorstep

Cobalt was mined there - which was unique in the northern Black Forest. The mine was first mentioned in 1593 and was probably in operation until 1757, after which it was shut down and filled in. It was only around 1995 that the entrance to the pit was rediscovered.