Renovated "Grüner Graben" in the Ore Mountains reopened

"An important piece of Saxon mining history"

The completion of this project is a strong sign of the responsible handling of our cultural heritage, emphasized Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in a statement. "The preservation of this important monument, which preserves the art of hydraulic mining, is also an important piece of Saxony's mining history for future generations." With the opening, the people of the Ore Mountains and their guests have also regained a popular hiking trail.

The first of four construction phases had reportedly already been renovated by the town of Marienberg nine years ago. In 2021, construction work began on the approximately six-kilometre-long section on state-owned forest land. The ditch profile and walls were restored, embankments reinforced and tributaries rehabilitated. In addition, pedestrian bridges over the ditch have been renewed and a further five new bridges have been built. According to the state of Saxony, it provided around three million euros for the project.