- 10.5 km
- 175 m
- Difficulty: moderate
“It all comes from mining!” - This motto is deeply rooted in the mining town of Schneeberg. Enjoy nature, geology, history and world heritage all at once!
Unusually rich silver deposits led to the founding of the mining town of Schneeberg, which began in 1471. After the decline of silver mining in the 16th century, the abundant deposits of cobalt ore became globally important. From the 16th to the 19th century, the Schneeberg mining district was the largest and most important source of cobalt ore in the world. Cobalt blue, a highly valued color extracted from the ore, was used in ceramics, porcelain and glassmaking. The lovingly decorated baroque buildings bear witness to this era.
Many valuable artifacts from the historical mining period have been preserved in Schneeberg, especially in Neustädtel. The unique landscape, shaped by mining, was placed under conservation protection as early as 1978. Since 6 July 2019, the Schneeberg mining landscape has also been part of the "Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří" UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Attractions
- Siebenschlehener Pochwerk Technical Museum
- Siebenschlehener Pochwerk
- St. Georgen Silver Smelting Works
- Gesellschaft Mine
- Filzteich Beach
- Wolfgangmaßen Mine
- Weißer Hirsch Mine
Reservation of selected trip
If you have already purchased a ticket, don't hesitate to reserve your place on the trip on the desired date. In the reservation form, please indicate whether and from where (Kurort Oberwiesenthal, Boží Dar Loučná pod Klínovcem) you will use the bus service to the start of the route.
Are you a group with your own bus?
Large groups with their own bus have the opportunity to get an individual guide beyond the capacity of reservations. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible at anna@krusnehory.cz with your specific selection of dates, routes, and preferred language. The number of guides is limited.
