Schneeberg-Neustädtler mining nature trail

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Everything comes from mining! – This motto characterises the mining town of Schneeberg. Here, nature, geology, history and world heritage come together.

Rich silver finds led to the emergence of the mining town of Schneeberg in 1471. After the decline of silver mining, the rich cobalt ore deposits gained worldwide importance from the 16th century onwards. From the 16th to the 19th century, the Schneeberg district was the world's largest and most important source of cobalt ore. The popular cobalt blue extracted from the ore was used in ceramics, porcelain and glass design. The lovingly decorated Baroque buildings are also witnesses to this period.

Many valuable artefacts from the historic mining era in Schneeberg have been preserved, especially in Neustadt. As early as 1978, the unique landscape, shaped by mining, was declared a protected monument. Since 6 July 2019, the Schneeberg mining landscape has also been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Mining Region Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří".

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.84 km
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    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 183 m
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    Vertical drop: - 187 m
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    Highest point: 566 m
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    Lowest point: 434 m
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Schindlerschacht
Schneeberg-Neustädter mining landscape
Beustschacht Schneeberg

Description of the walk

Start/finish: Technical Museum "Siebenschlehener Pochwerk", Lindenauer Str. 22, 08289 Schneeberg

Markings: The mining nature trail is marked with its own trail markers (green hammer and iron on a white background) for orientation.

(S/E) The tour begins at the "Siebenschlehener Pochwerk" Technical Museum. Follow the nature trail signs or markings in the direction of the Fundgrube (FG) Gesellschaft mine.

(1) Via the Sonnenwirbel and through the Hüttengrund, you will reach the Fundgrube Sauschwart.

(2) From here, you have a wonderful view of the mountain town. From there, you can already see the imposing spoil tips of the Schindlerschacht and the Fundgrube Daniel.

(3) Enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain town of Schneeberg.

(4) The trail then leads via the Siebenschlehen mine to the Filzteich lido.

(5) Continue along the Hauptkunstgraben and, after crossing the B169, to the Wolfgangmaßen mine.

(6) From there, you will return to the starting point in the Neustädtel district via the Hohe Gebirge. Finally, it is worth making a detour to the Weißer Hirsch mine (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 451 m - Technical Museum "Siebenschlehener Pochwerk"
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 489 m - Mine (FG) Society
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 539 m - Sauschwart mine
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 561 m - Daniel mine
  5. 4 : km 3.48 - alt. 565 m - Siebenschlehen mine
  6. 5 : km 4.09 - alt. 547 m - Filzteich lido
  7. 6 : km 5.99 - alt. 543 m - Wolfgangmaßen mine
  8. S/E : km 9.84 - alt. 451 m - Technical Museum "Siebenschlehener Pochwerk"

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