Over there! The Glasersberg, a name that whispers tales of forests and stone. It might seem like just another part of the landscape. But this place holds a history richer than you might imagine.
The Glasersberg, a deserted spot within Nuremberg’s municipal area, was once known as Kornberg. This happened way back in 1347. King Charles IV granted it as a Reichlehen to Heinrich von Kornburg. This included the forest and those all-important stone quarries.
Now, imagine the Glasersberg bustling with activity. This was no sleepy forest. It was a place of industry. The stone quarries here were busy. People were extracting stone from the Glasersberg. By 1840 a small settlement sprang up for the workers. Back then it was called Steinberg. This little community was part of Kleinschwarzenlohe. But the Glasersberg’s story takes another turn.
Sometime between 1888 and 1902, Glasersberg was integrated into Worzeldorf. By 1902, Glasersberg vanished from the official list of places. Then in 1972 Worzeldorf, including the Glasersberg, became part of Nuremberg. So the Glasersberg became integrated into Nuremberg.
Let’s talk numbers for a moment. In 1840, 13 people lived here. By 1871, that number had grown to 33. It even reached 35 in 1885. These people called 5 houses home in 1840. By 1900 the Glasersberg had 11 houses.
Today the Glasersberg is a part of the Worzeldorfer Berg-Glasersberg landscape conservation area. The A6 highway runs southeast of it. The Glasersberg is also accessible through various hiking trails. The routes of the Ways of St. James in Franconia pass nearby. The Dr.-Fritz-Linnert-Weg and Parsifal-Weg are also close. The Bethang long-distance circular hiking trail around Nuremberg, Fürth, and Erlangen runs here.
The inhabitants of the Glasersberg who were of the Evangelical Lutheran faith belonged to St. Nicholas in Kornburg.
So, while you’re here on the Glasersberg, remember this. It’s more than just a hill or a forest. It’s a place with layers of history. From royal grants to busy quarries, from settlements to deserted spots, the Glasersberg has seen it all. Take a moment to appreciate the quiet stories it holds.