Top 20 Caves around Marienberg

We now walk through the valley, with the rocks rising up beside us. At the side of the path, we find the entrance to the Tiefen Blühend Glück tunnel. https://youtu.be/LYmwgx7Z0Lk

Pfaffens Ruh is a small cave located above the Zschopau River on the left bank of the river on the hiking trail towards Witzschdorf. This small burrow, which once housed the wheel bearing of a winch, was named after the landowner who owned the property here: Pfaff. The winch pulled tree trunks up the slope for the blue dye factory. Today, a date and mining symbols can still be seen carved into the stone. But be careful, as you walk past, you can hear the sand trickling a little. Entering the cave is therefore not recommended. https://www.ins-erzgebirge.de/Pfaffens-Ruh#google_vignette

definitely worth a trip

In 1776, an old tunnel in the so-called Saugarten was opened under the name Williger Bergmann. Work continued there with interruptions until 1812. The tunnel was recently uncovered again and is now part of the Marienberg mining trail. In summer, it is always nice and shady here and the Lauterbach river flowing past keeps it nice and cool. So you can take a break here.

The glass tunnel in the Hüttengrund is a testament to the early years of Marienberg mining and was built in 1523 as a hereditary tunnel to drain the Marienberg central district. At that time it was the deepest tunnel south of Marienberg with a length of 3.5 km. The name was probably given by the local Brille family, who were closely linked to the Marienberg mining industry through Dominicus Brille. The Brillestollen was a hereditary tunnel and was entitled to the “Ninth of the Tunnel”, a levy from all mines, which, as the deepest tunnel, saved the costs of raising water. Its mine water was used to operate the lower Marienberg smelter. When mining came to a complete standstill in Marienberg at the beginning of the 20th century, the mouth of the Glass Tunnel was filled with rubble stones in 1907 to 1908 as part of the preservation and security work. The first excavation work began in 1994 through the initiative of the Marienberg mining association. Since then, many interested visitors have been welcomed to the Brillestolln by members of the Bergknappschaft Marienberg e.V. Unfortunately, after renovation work by the mountain safety team, the Brillestollen is no longer accessible to the public. Today it only serves internal club purposes. Source: https://knappenverein.de/portfolio-item/glaeser-stolln/

The tunnel was excavated between 1855 and 1886. However, enough was never really found here and so it only leads a little more than five hundred meters into the mountain. However, the beautifully brick mouth hole that can be seen today was once destroyed when the keystone was stolen. After the fall of the Wall, the Pobershau Mountain Brotherhood renovated it. The tunnel now also serves as a roost for bats. Source: https://www.ins-erzgebirge.de/Mundloch-des-Tiefen-Bl%C3%BChend-Gl%C3%BCck-Stollns

In 1776, an old tunnel in the so-called Sauarten was recorded under the name Williger Bergmann. At that time, its length was 70 m. In the years that followed, it was further excavated up to 1785 to a total length of 250 m. Originally should the Emperor Heinrich Stehende can be reached, however, this company was subsequently abandoned. In 1808 the willing miner Stolln was awarded again. During this time, 40 m were driven (to a total length of 290 m). It has been handed down that after a distance of 52 m from the mouth of the mouth, an overcut began and in the process it broke through into an old tunnel located above. Mining work ended in 1812. The tunnel was recently uncovered by mining enthusiasts and with the support of the Schneeberg mountain rescue service. The tunnel mouth was also provided with a wall.

The search for silver in the mining town of Zschopau was not particularly successful in comparison to other mining towns in the Ore Mountains. But today it is an amazing witness from the Middle Ages. The pit, which is an ancillary facility of the "Holy Trinity" treasure trove, is one of the smaller visitor mines with around 250m of secured guideways. But it is precisely the fact that it reflects medieval silver mining in an unadulterated manner and remained free of the influence of the uranium ore mining of the SDAG "Wismut" that makes it so interesting. In the approx. 45-minute guided tour you will learn a lot of interesting facts about mining, geology, mineralogy and traditions of the Ore Mountains. In addition, there is the possibility of using the above-ground facilities of the association for celebrations or meetings. Among other things, the Huthaus with space for up to 25 people and the barbecue area are available. You can get an overview of the far-reaching facilities of the former old mine on the mining educational trail or on the smaller route "Wurzelweg und Altbergbau". Have fun and good luck!