Steinbrüche im Fürther Stadtwald

The sandstone quarries spread across the Fürth Municipal Forest feature walls up to eight meters high with visible processing marks from past mining operations.

During the Middle Ages, these quarries supplied essential building materials through both surface mining and underground extraction methods for regional construction projects.

The Felsenkeller, an underground cellar system created between 1849 and 1852, transformed from a beer storage facility into a protective shelter during World War II.

The quarries remain open for public access throughout the year, with notable locations near Old Fortress, Eschenau, and north of the forest hospital.

The Winter Range quarry spans 10,000 square meters, representing the most preserved sandstone extraction site in the Fürth region.

Location: Fürth

GPS coordinates: 49.47400,10.91700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:07