TK 4 - Trail 4 - Trail to the Zinnwald Visitor Mine
- 1:25 h
- 5.31 km
- 99 m
- 97 m
- 727 m
- 806 m
- 79 m
- Start: Altenberg Spa Town - Kurpark Running Club
- Destination: Altenberg Spa Town - Kurpark Running Club
The Terrainkurweg trail to the visitor mine in Zinnwald is a short, varied hike through the beautiful natural landscape of the Eastern Ore Mountains. The trail leads through secluded forests, past the Scharpsitze (one of the 14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains). The visitor mine, with its historic tin-washing facility, is an important historical testament to the Erzgebirge/Krusnohori mining region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This tour is stroller-friendly and accessible to wheelchair users.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Asphalt (10%)Gravel (80%)Trail (5%)Path (5%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Altenberg
Kurpark Running Club
- Querweg - Sonnenhofweg - Querweg - Bergstraße - Neue Straße - K-Flügel - Langegasseweg - Zinnwald Visitor MineFrom the Altenberg Kurpark Running Club, head toward the Altenberg Adventure Mountain. Follow Querweg and, at the end of the path, turn right onto Sonnenhofweg; then keep left once and continue toward Bergstraße. Bergstraße will take you to the B170. Cross the road and continue running downhill (there’s a grocery store on your left). In the valley, you’ll reach the Schwarzwasser area. Keep to the left, cross the small bridge, and follow the path along the Aschergraben. The trail leads you through shady deciduous forests, past the Goethe monument and the old bobsled track. Follow the K-Schneise to the right until you can turn left onto Langegassenweg. At the end of the trail, you’ll reach the Zinnwald Visitor Mine.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes, rain gear, food, and possibly binoculars.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereVia BAB17—Bad Gottleuba exit—Lauenstein—Geising—Altenberg
Via B170—Dresden—Dippoldiswalde—Altenberg / Teplice—Dubi—Zinnwald-Georgenfeld—Altenberg
ParkingYou can park your car in the P3 parking lot on Rehefelder Straße in Altenberg.Public transportationTrain: Dresden – Heidenau – AltenbergBus: Line 360 from Dresden Central Station, Line 398 from Teplice
Additional information
- The classic terrain therapy is a special form of exercise therapy practiced at a health resort. It is characterized by exercise intensity tailored to the individual’s fitness level, full-body training, time spent outdoors, and experiencing the natural landscape. It is performed through normal or brisk walking. Terrain therapy helps normalize the body’s autonomic functions: the cardiovascular system operates more efficiently, respiratory function is stimulated, muscles and joints are strengthened, and overall metabolism is positively influenced.
Author
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Tourist-Information Altenberg
License (master data)
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Along the way, you’ll also pass the Aschergraben, another testament to the Erzgebirge/Krusnohori Mining Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Safety guidelines
- Enjoy nature
- Let the forest creatures get a good night's rest
- Protect plants and animals
- Keep emergency access routes clear
- Park in designated parking areas
- Don’t leave any trash behind
- Be considerate of others
- Prevent forest fires
- Be aware of forestry operations
- Respect barriers
- Be careful and cautious
Map
- Hiking Around Oberbärenburg 1:25,000
Hiking and Biking Map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1:33,000
Brochure on Terrain Therapy Trails
Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.