The Steinbach silver mines
Dates of the event :
From the 01/01/2024 to the 31/12/2024
Everyday
from 08h00 to 19h00
Nearest train station :
5 km - Cernay
Opening hours :
guided tours of the St Nicolas mine from 2 to 5 pm every Saturday
Useful informations
Catering : bar, drinks
Required equipment : boots
Required equipment : hiking shoes
Required equipment : flashlight
Required equipment : warm clothing
Access
Through a gravel road
Through a small sealed road
In the heart of the forest, the Silberthal valley contains many deposits of iron and lead. With almost 200 mining works in under a 3km² radius, the Steinbach valley has experienced many ups and downs, from the start of its activity around 1250 to its final closure in 1905.
It is in this natural setting that the Saint Nicolas Mine, the Donnerloch Mine and the Erzenbach mines lead visitors on an exploration of 1000 years of iron and silver lead mining and on the trails of the miners.
You can find out about these three sites and their geological and natural treasures by following one of the three discovery routes signposted with information boards or by taking a guided visit.