Share this tour
Offered languages
- German
- English
Embark on a fascinating journey through 300 million years of Earth's history. The Piesberg quarry is not just a hole in the ground; it is a monumental palimpsest in which ancient tropical coal swamps, the brutal industrial ambition of the 19th century, and the modern ecological reclamation are written over one another. Join us as we hike along the edge of a huge, active quarry, splitting stones to find ancient fossils, and discover how nature is reclaiming the scars of human extraction in a striking way.
- 5.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 159 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and history & memory
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Osnabrück main station with local public transport towards Museum Industriekultur. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Haseschacht building. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Stüveschacht ruin to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Osnabrück main station. The starting point is Am Stüveschacht in Osnabrück-Pye. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
-
1
The former Haseschacht building offers insight into the coal mining era of Piesberg in the 19th century and illustrates the industrial scale of the area.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The building, constructed in 1870/1871, was the cultural center for the miners and their families and gives the huge industrial site a human dimension.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic industrial railway station, opened in 1857, was crucial for the transport of mined coal and sandstone and illustrates the logistical dimensions of the quarry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A physical journey through the depths of time. The 269 steps represent 300 million years of Earth's history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
An interactive site where visitors can split slate to find plant fossils 300 million years old from the Carboniferous.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Offers a wide view into the huge, active quarry and reveals the sheer scale of human extraction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The highest point of the tour, which contrasts the deep pit with a panoramic view of the reforested landscape.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A powerfully beautiful ruin of a 19th-century water storage shaft, which perfectly embodies the concept of 'industrial nature'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
