Historical leadership on the Hüttenweg: Discover Neunkirchen's Iron Age!

Historical leadership on the Hüttenweg: Discover Neunkirchen's Iron Age!

Neunkirchen, Deutschland - In Neunkirchen, an exciting public tour on the subject of technology will be offered on Sunday, July 20. This leads interested parties to the historical relics of the Neunkircher ironworks, which shaped the cityscape for over 150 years. [Neunkirchen.de] (https://www.nunkirchen.de/index.php?id=583&l=761&tx_cal_controller%5BView%5D=e vent & tx_cal_controller%5Bype%5d = tx_cal_phpicalendar & tx_cal_controller%5BuID%5D = 22355 & tx_cal_con Troller%5BlastView%5D = view-list%7cpage_id-1712%7coffset-3 & tx_cal_controller%5byEAR%5D = 2025 & tx_ca l_Controller%5bmonth%5D = 07 & tx_cal_controller%5bday%5d = 20 & chash = 6d1221167ab0e397deba6f69a1e3ad) reports that the meeting point is at 3 p.m. on the forecourt of the Stummschen riding hall. Participation costs 6 euros for adults and adolescents from the age of 14, while children have free admission. In addition, firm footwear is recommended to safely get through the diverse landscape.

Visitors can look forward to a journey into the past that not only illustrates the industrial history of Neunkirchen, but also brings closer to the living environment of the hut lords and workers. The inductive audio system, which is intended for people with hearing impairment, also enables an improved understanding during the tour. Group tours are also possible on request, and further information is available on the telephone number (06821) 202-122.

The Neunkircher Hüttenweg

The Neunkircher Hüttenweg was opened in 1991 and offers visitors an insight into the more than 400-year history of the ironwork, whose roots go back to 1593. Count Albrecht von Ottweiler founded the first hut in the Bliestal, which was later taken over by the Stumm family. Under the direction of Karl-Ferdinand Stumm, the company developed into one of the most important companies in the region, which also underlines today's importance of the Hüttenweg, where only relics of the once flowering ironworks can be found.

The natural design of the site ensures that many animals and plants have found a new home. The newly created ponds, such as the Furpacher Gutsweiher and the Heinitzer Weiher, contribute to the attractiveness of the site. Gastronomic offers round off the visit and take care of the physical well -being of the guests. Geotours Black Forest emphasizes that visitors also learn a lot about Karl-Ferdinand Freiherr von Stumm, who significantly promotes industrial development in Neunkirchen.

from the ironwork to the history

The Neunkircher ironworks, which was in operation from 1593 to 1982, was a significant part of the industrial history of Neunkirchen. The company was founded in 1933 as Neunkircher Eisenwerk AG and merged with Stahlwerke Röchling Burbach GmbH in 1982. Although the pig iron production in Neunkirchen has been shut down, the industrial tradition is continued by Saarstahl AG. You can read more about the history of the ironwork on Wikipedia.

So if you want to experience the industrial heritage of Neunkirchens up close, you should not miss the public tour on July 20. Maybe you will discover the unknown about the past of your place of residence!