AALEN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under a miner’s lamp: 105 minutes deep inside Aalen’s Tiefer Stollen
A focused, 105‑minute guided exploration of iron‑ore chambers and the impressive conveyor shaft at Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen — essential reading for group leaders and schoolteachers planning the Große Führung.
Under a miner’s lamp: 105 minutes deep inside Aalen’s Tiefer Stollen.
Descend into the Tiefer Stollen outside Aalen for a hands‑on look at historic iron ore extraction: a guided, underground tour led by knowledgeable staff that traces extraction chambers and the site’s striking Förderblindschacht, all by the light of a miner’s lamp.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Only by the Miner’s Lamp
Portions of the Große Führung are conducted in the dim light of a miner’s lamp as visitors pass through the Erzflöz, giving a close, sensory impression of working conditions underground and an intimate frame for the tour’s technical explanations.
The Förderblindschacht — a Vertical Focus
One of the tour’s memorable moments is viewing the Förderblindschacht (conveyor shaft), a structural highlight that illustrates how extracted ore was moved and managed within the mine.
Erzabbaukammer and the Deep Route
The itinerary combines the Personenbegleitstrecke with the Tiefe Strecke so groups can explore extraction chambers and deeper workings, accompanied by expanded explanations from the mine’s expert guides.
What the day feels like
What the Große Führung feels like
This is a guided, interpretive underground walk of roughly 105 minutes: you move through about 800 metres of pathways with stairs and narrow passages, stopping for detailed talk at extraction chambers and the conveyor shaft as staff expand on mining techniques and history — all at a steady, explanatory pace.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Große Führung is advertised as a 105‑minute guided tour (the Wissenswertes section also cites approximately 95 minutes); plan your schedule to allow at least two visitors per guided entry.
Underground temperature is about 11 °C — wear warm, layered clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for stairs and narrow passages; there are no toilets below ground.
Meet at Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen, Erzhäusle 1, 73433 Aalen; there are free parking spaces and a nearby bus stop served by lines 82/83.
On-site services include a bistro with drinks and snacks, souvenir sales, cashless payment, and guide support in English or French on request; guide texts in several languages are available at the ticket desk.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Große Führung last?
The tour is listed as 105 minutes; in the Wissenswertes section the duration is also given as about 95 minutes (ca. 1 h 35 min).
What is the minimum age for participants?
Children aged 4 years and older may join the Große Führung.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen, Erzhäusle 1, 73433 Aalen.
Are there toilets available underground?
No — there are no toilets below ground, so plan accordingly.
Can I bring my pet?
No — bringing animals into the underground sections is not permitted.
Are tours available in other languages?
Guided tours in English or French are available on request; guide texts in several languages (including English and French) can be borrowed at the ticket desk free of charge.