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Supposedly an exploration tunnel, its origins are apparently unclear. It was probably used to search for lead and silver and existed as early as 1779. Its origins are thought to date back to the 16th century. Its entrance is located at the beginning of a ravine above Großsachsen.

Very interesting piece of history, and wonderfully explained on the signs :)

The Hülfe Gottes mine is located directly on the road. The entrance to the dark tunnel is closed off by a steel gate.

The mine is not open to the public. However, a look through the gate into the tunnel gives an interesting insight. It is best to take a headlamp or flashlight with you.

former mine with information board

Mining was carried out on the Odenwald slopes throughout the Middle Ages. Due to the special geological conditions, there were many mines between Weinheim and Schriesheim in which silver, lead and copper as well as heavy and feldspar were mined. There were 15 such mines in the Großsachsener Valley alone. In the 18th century, the Electorate of the Palatinate focused on promoting and reviving mining. In 1773, preliminary work began on the construction of the “Hülfe Gottes” mine. Further up the valley, a steelworks was built in 1778 to melt the metal - the later Klosa mill. However, the “Zur Hülfe Gottes” mine and steelworks had to be closed in 1783 and 1787 respectively due to lack of profitability. Source: https://www.hirschberg-bergstrasse.de/freizeit/historischer-ortsrundgang/grosssachsen/station-18-ausflug-zum-bergwerk-huelfe-gottes

The cellar is possibly related to the remains of the wall of the "Heppenheimer Hütte" on the Lindenstein. This hut was built in 1910 by the Odenwald Club and was a popular place for excursions until it was destroyed in World War II.

This former tunnel, probably silver mining, is idyllically located almost directly on the stream with signs.