Besucherbergwerk Grube Ludwig
Former manganese ore mine in the Überwald near Wald-Michelbach, whose Stollen I (adit I) is now accessible as a small show mine.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
In the west of Wald-Michelbach in the Odenwald, manganese ore bound to Zechstein dolomite rock was mined between 1889 and 1918. Mainly soft and hard manganese ore was extracted via several shafts and adits; the mine was operated in turn by mining companies from Siegen. The ore was cleaned on site and transported by a steam-driven cable car to the Unter-Wald-Michelbach station. Why operations ended is not recorded.
After closure, the adit served as an air-raid shelter in the Second World War, later as storage for potatoes and cider, and at times even as a rubbish dump. Local history enthusiasts made Stollen I accessible again; it opened as a show mine in February 1993. Of its length of around 110 metres, about 85 metres are accessible, with a height of 1.70 to 2 metres and temperatures of around 8 to 11 degrees.
The municipality of Wald-Michelbach regards the mine as an important industrial monument from the heyday of mining in the Überwald. Visits are possible during the season from April to October by registration via the Zukunftsoffensive Überwald.
Highlights
- Walkable Stollen I, about 85 metres long
- Traces of manganese ore mining from 1889 to 1918
- Original portal preserved
- Industrial monument of mining in the Überwald
Permanent exhibition
- Besucherstollen Grube Ludwig – A walk through the former haulage adit conveys manganese ore mining in the Überwald around 1900.
- Founded
- 1993
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Adit with a clear height of only 1.70 to 2 metres; 8 to 11 °C inside.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The mine is located on the path Am Wetzel in the west of Wald-Michelbach.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits by registration only; group visits are also possible. Warm clothing is recommended, as it is cool in the adit. |
