Bike tours on the Werra ☀️

What else is there to discover along the Werra Cycle Path?

Merkers Adventure Mine

As part of a mine tour, you can get to know the fascinating world of the miners. The hoisting cage takes you to a depth of 500 meters. Once you have arrived at the bottom, a seemingly endless labyrinth of routes and mining chambers awaits you, which only gives you an idea of ​​the size of the mine field. On site you can learn interesting facts about the history, technology and development of potash mining. See the world's largest underground bucket wheel excavator and follow the trail of the legendary Reichsbank treasure in the historic gold room. The highlight of the tour at a depth of 800 meters is the crystal grotto with sparkling salt crystals of a size that is unique in the world.

Werra potash mining museum in Heringen

The museum allows with many original machines, devices, models, photos, Filmen and computer animations a journey through more than 100 years of potash mining in the Werratal. It shows the geology of the deposit, the work of the miners underground and the potash processing above ground from the beginning to the present day and the changes in the region caused by the potash industry. The "Monte Kali", the Heringer landmark, is one of the most unusual mountains in Germany , which owes its existence to potash mining, which has shaped the region for over 100 years.

Border Museum Schifflersgrund

The border museum is in the original location where the German-German border was until 1989. The structure of the former border security systems can be viewed, as well as numerous military vehicles and helicopters that were used on both sides for border security. A container serves as a cinema here is an F among other thingsilm to see over the wall. Escape attempts are also reported using individual examples.