Western Thalheim Circular Hiking Route
- 3:55 h
- 14.92 km
- 230 m
- 230 m
- 428 m
- 560 m
- 132 m
- Start: Thalheim station, Untere Bahnhofstr. 32e, 09380 Thalheim
- Destination: Thalheim station, Untere Bahnhofstr. 32e, 09380 Thalheim
Passing the idyllic miniature exhibit "Rentners Ruh," the Hammerteich pond, the Tabakstanne, and along the historic iron route, you can enjoy scenic views over the Three-Fir Town while hiking. Over the "Forzbachl" spring, you hike with great views into the romantic small town. A small detour leads you to the Wille Gottes Stolln, where "Thalheimit," arsenic pyrite of special quality, was mined.
Back in the small town, where many old buildings of the stocking industry are still visible, a visit to the impressive town hall is also worthwhile. Behind it is the "House of Local History," where you can learn about the town’s history and discover historic evidence of stocking knitting that shaped Thalheim from the 18th to the 20th century.
Guided tours in the Wille Gottes Stolln and the House of Local History are currently not possible; otherwise, you can visit these attractions by appointment with the Thalheim Mining Association and the Thalheim Local History Association.
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Pavements
- Street (1%)Asphalt (19%)Gravel (47%)Trail (18%)Path (15%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Located near the station is the idyllic miniature exhibit "Rentners Ruh," which lovingly replicates historic buildings of the small town. From there, you follow the Pioneer Path and the railway crossing, continuing through the Hofacker settlement and toward the LSG "Hammergrund."
Following the circular route and passing the Hammerteich pond, you arrive at the Tabakstanne. Enjoy the picturesque view over the Three-Fir Town and follow the medieval traces of iron ore along the historic iron route, where you then bear right at the forest fork.A detour takes you to the Wille Gottes Stolln, where arsenic pyrite was mined. Back on the iron route and past the "Black Cross" monument, the circular route leads to the legendary "Forzbachl" spring. From the "Jägerhorn," you hike slightly right on the Marktsteig through the forest and over the historic "Wiesenmühle" oil mill on the Zwönitz Valley Cycle Route back into the small town. Above the town on Gornsdorfer Street, you have a splendid view.
In the town center, admire the romantic church with dreamy views from the church tower and pass the neat town hall, behind which is the House of Local History. Through the small town with its varied gastronomic offerings, you return to the starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear is recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
The route can be easily reached by bus and train via Thalheim station. From Chemnitz and Aue, the rail replacement service line 361 runs hourly to the starting point. You can also reach the town center via line 196 from Thum and line 190 from Stollberg. In Stollberg, this departs directly from the station, where you have connections to the city train.
Author
Corinna Bergelt
Organization
Greifensteinregion
License (master data)
Corinna Bergelt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Near the town hall, at the house of jeweler Weißbach, a lovely carillon rings (at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM).
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