Event
Das Kirchener Kobaltgeschrey
Description
The rediscovery of Alexanderhardt. Along a circular path, we explore the historical mining and geology at Alexanderhardt in Kirchen (Sieg). The focus is on the mining relics around the former cobalt ore mine Alexander.
Payment conditions
The participation fee must be paid in cash on-site.
Current information
Meeting point is directly at the turnaround at the end of the street named "Auf dem Molzberg" (start of the forest path) in close proximity to the Molzberghalle/Vocational School in Kirchen (Sieg).
Directions: Coming from the B 62, please turn into the street named "Auf dem Molzberg" towards Molzbergbad. Continue along the street past the swimming pool until the end (turnaround). This point is the starting point of the tour.
Approximately 3 km long Mining Historical-Geological Tour: The Kirchener Cobalt Echo
Tour guide: Dr. André Hellmann
Hint / Advice
The tour guide is Dr. André Hellmann
Registration deadline: Last Friday at 12 noon before the event
The tour is offered on two dates: Sun., March 30 and Sun., October 19, 2025 (Please select your preferred date in the calendar!)
Price
Participation fee: 10.00 € per person and children/teenagers over 12 years 5.00 € each
Included services
- Montan Historical and Geological Tour (Guided hike approx. 3 km) - approx. 2 to 3 hours
Meeting point
Directly on the Tropic of Cancer at the end of the street designated "Auf dem Molzberg" (beginning of the forest path) in close proximity to the Molzberghalle/Vocational School in Kirchen (Sieg)
Cancellation policy
If you are unable to attend the appointment, we kindly ask you to unregister in advance.
Bring along
- Sturdy footwear (hiking/trekking shoes) - locally, the paved paths will be left
- Own provisions
Arrival Information
Directions: Coming from B 62, please turn onto the street named "Auf dem Molzberg" in the direction of Molzbergbad. Continue following the road, past the swimming pool until the end (turning circle). This point is the starting point of the tour.
Parking is available on the street "Auf dem Molzberg", next to and in front of the Molzberghalle and the vocational school Betzdorf-Kirchen.
Contact and directions
Auf dem Molzberg
57548 Kirchen