The former social building of stonemason Gleisberg was built in 1936 and included a lounge, cloakroom, drying room, and 68 seats. In 2014, it was reopened as the Porphyrhaus Geoportal, offering geotourism services.
The Porphyrhaus Geoportal is a geoportal of the "Porphyrland. Steinreich in Sachsen" Geopark – a certified National Geopark in Germany. It makes special geological features from the Earth's past visible and draws attention to the region's wealth of rocks, quarries, and rare raw materials. All information is available at [website address missing]. www.geopark-porphyrland.de
Tips
Porphyry veins
A guided tour allows you to explore traces of bygone eras, accompanied by stories about the lives of the stonemasons. Fascinating details about the unique characteristics of this stone are revealed. To book, please call 03737 7863620.
Porphyry educational trail on the Rochlitzer Berg
Length: 2,7 km, Start: upper parking lot on Rochlitz Mountain
The porphyry educational trail reveals interesting background information about the history, mining methods, life and work of the stonemasons.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality allows you to "leap back in time" into the fascinating, 60-meter-deep Gleisberg quarry, where you can get your hands on the rock yourself. The VR glasses can be used as part of guided tours and during the opening hours of the Geoportal Porphyrhaus.
Good to know
Opening hours
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 15 p.m.
Arrival & Parking
Parking options on Rochlitz Mountain
Public transportation
Bus 626 Burgstädt – Rochlitz
HP Rochlitz, Berg; April to October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Bus 662 Rochlitz Stadt – Rochlitz Berg
HP Rochlitz, Berg; November to March on Sundays and public holidays
author
Nadin Poster
Organization
Tourism Association Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V.
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