Maxhütte, Former ironworks in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
The industrial complex includes blast furnace number 3, which stands as a testament to the metal production methods of the nineteenth century.
Founded in 1851, the Maxhütte facility operated continuously for over 150 years until its closure in 2002, marking the end of iron production.
The site represents an essential chapter in Bavaria's industrial development, showcasing the technological progress of metal manufacturing through generations.
Located near the Czech border, the former ironworks has transformed into an architectural monument that demonstrates industrial construction techniques.
The surviving blast furnace structure reveals the specific construction methods used in nineteenth-century German metallurgical facilities.
Location: Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Inception: 1851
Industry: metal industry
Address: Maximilianshütte
GPS coordinates: 49.48902,11.77299
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:22
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