Alte Mordgrube

Alte Mordgrube is a former silver and lead mine in Brand-Erbisdorf, Saxony, preserving structures from its industrial past. The complex includes a water pump house, administrative buildings, and a central courtyard approximately 40 by 40 meters in size.

The mine was established in 1560 and became significant to Saxony's economy for centuries. Operations continued until 1896, when silver and lead extraction finally ceased.

The site reflects its changing roles across different periods, from industrial workplace to place of remembrance. A monument in the courtyard commemorates workers from the Stecher leather factory who died in World War I, showing how the space served new purposes after mining ended.

Access to the site is through the street 'An der Zugspitze', with the entrance between the prayer house and administrative building. The courtyard layout is straightforward to navigate, making it easy to explore the different structures.

The site contains a rare 19th-century coe structure, a distinctive shaft covering that supplied water power to the mining operation. Such constructions are seldom found elsewhere, making this one of the few surviving examples.

Location: Brand-Erbisdorf

Inception: 1560

Part of: Liste der Kulturdenkmale in Brand-Erbisdorf, Freiberg Mining Landscape, Brander Revier

Address: Brand-Erbisdorf

GPS coordinates: 50.87009,13.33659

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22