Syburger Bergbauweg

The Syburger Bergbauweg is a walking trail with information boards along Syberg Hill that provides access to three former coal mines. The path shows remnants of these past operations and uses markers and signs to explain how work was conducted there.

Mining at Syberg started as early as 1580 and was among the earliest documented coal extraction sites in the Ruhr region. Operations stopped in the late 1800s when the mine closed due to declining profitability.

The trail connects places where generations of workers descended daily into the earth, showing how coal shaped life in this area. People from the region often recognize their own family history here, as many ancestors worked in these mines.

The trail is well marked and accessible, with clear signs that guide the way and provide historical information. The route connects to the larger Route der Industriekultur network, which opens up further exploration opportunities across the region.

The underground contains sandstone formations from the Carboniferous period that are hundreds of millions of years old and still show marks of ancient quarrying work. These geological layers tell a story that began long before the coal mines.