Ottiliae-Schacht, Mining shaft and architectural monument in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany.
The Ottiliae-Schacht features a 20-meter-high steel frame constructed by the royal central forge in Clausthal and erected in 1876 as part of Mine Rosenhof.
From 1878 to 1930, this shaft served as the central extraction point for silver, lead, and iron ore in the Upper Harz region, reaching a depth of 594 meters.
The shaft bears the name of Prussian mining captain Ernst Hermann Ottiliae, who contributed to the development of mining operations in the region during the 19th century.
The site opens for guided tours from May through October, with train rides departing from the old railway station in Clausthal at 11:00 and 14:30 every Sunday.
The iron headframe at Ottiliae-Schacht, dating from 1876, stands as the oldest surviving structure of its kind in Europe.
Location: Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Part of: Mine Rosenhof
GPS coordinates: 51.80838,10.31316
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:44
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