Reiche Matthias Erbstollen

The Reiche Matthias Erbstollen is a former silver adit near Mohorn-Grund.

Mining played an important role in the Tharandt Forest for a long time. According to records, the first mining in the Tharandt Forest is said to have begun as early as 1330. Silver mining was carried out in particular near Mohorn-Grund and Edle Krone. One silver adit was the Reiche Matthias Erbstollen. In 2005 the adit mouth was rebuilt. From here an approximately 400 m long adit was driven, which served to drain the many shafts. The adit mouth is easily reached via the path branching off to the left from the first Triebisch bridge in the village. "Saint Barbara", a man-high oak figure, adorns and protects the entrance. An information board provides details about historic mining in Mohorn-Grund.