Grube Füsseberg
Detailed description
One of the most significant iron ore mines shaped the region for centuries. The first ore extraction began here as early as 1708, primarily extracting late iron ore and copper ore. With the takeover by the Krupp company in 1872, the mine underwent significant modernization and experienced a strong upswing. Starting in 1899, a modern deep mining facility was constructed, making the extraction process much more efficient. In 1908, the mine was connected to the state railway network, which facilitated the transport of ore and opened new markets.
The Füsseberg mine gained particular significance in the 1930s when it was joined with the neighboring Friedrich-Wilhelm mine. This created the largest iron ore mine in the Siegerland with a depth of over 1,000 meters and a roughly 35-kilometer underground network. At its peak, up to 1,100 miners worked here, extracting the valuable ore under sometimes harsh conditions. In 1913, a wet processing plant was additionally put into operation, allowing for the ore to be processed and refined directly on site.
The Füsseberg mine was thus a significant economic factor in the region and shaped the lives of people for many generations. However, with the decline of domestic ore production and increasing competition from abroad, the operation became increasingly uneconomical. In 1965, the mine was finally closed.
Today, remnants and an information panel at the Füsseberger Erbstollen testify to the eventful mining history. The hiking trail "Daadener Land – Herdorf" leads along historical mining sites and offers insight into the lives and hard work of the miners. The local museum of the Daadener Land preserves and conveys the memory of this important industrial era that significantly shaped the Siegerland.
Brief description
Symbol for the transformation of an entire region.
Contact and directions
Betzdorfer Str. 170
57567 Daaden