König-David-Erbstolln
Show adit in Scharfenberg: guided tour through an approx. 800-meter drainage adit of the historic silver mining.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Silver has been mined in Scharfenberg near Meissen since the 13th century; the district is considered one of the oldest silver mining areas in the Diocese of Meissen, whose 800-year existence was celebrated in 2022. Mining also experienced several heydays in later centuries.
The König-David-Stolln was begun in 1817 as a drainage adit. It runs from the portal on the B 6 federal road about 800 meters into the mountain to the Hoffnungsschacht shaft, and it still drains the mining area today, which is why the entire route is walked through water. The lining consists partly of sandstone blocks or bricks; in other places the adit is cut directly into the rock. Inside the mountain it stays at around 9 degrees all year round.
The Historischer Scharfenberger Silberbergbau e.V. (Historical Scharfenberg Silver Mining Association) maintains the adit and the Hoffnungsschacht shaft and offers public tours in small groups by registration.
Highlights
- Walkable drainage adit about 800 meters long
- Lining of sandstone blocks, bricks and hewn rock
- Tour with helmet, rubber boots and miner's lamp provided by the association
- Meeting point at the historic Hoffnungsschacht shaft
Permanent exhibition
- Befahrung des König-David-Stollns – Guided walk through the approx. 800-meter drainage adit, from the portal to the Hoffnungsschacht shaft.
- Operated by
- Historischer Scharfenberger Silberbergbau e.V.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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
The adit is 60 to 300 cm wide, and the floor cannot be seen because of the water. People with physical impairments or claustrophobia may not take part.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 10+
Admission only from age 10 or from shoe size 36.
Getting there & parking
Meeting point at the Hoffnungsschacht, Schachtberg 12, 01665 Scharfenberg; from there it is a walk to the portal on the B 6.
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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 only in groups with a guide, maximum 10 participants per tour. The association lends rubber boots, helmets and miner's lamps. Animals are not allowed; smoking is prohibited. The meeting point is the Hoffnungsschacht shaft (Schachtberg 12); the portal is on the B 6. |
