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 exhibition "Rentners Ruh", the Hammerteich, the Tabakstanne, and along the historic iron route, enjoy the picturesque view over the Drei-Tannen-Stadt while hiking. Over the "Forzbachl" spring, you walk with great views into the romantic small town. A small detour leads you to Wille Gottes Stolln, where "Thalheimit", a high-quality arsenic pyrite, was mined.
Back in the small town, where many old buildings of the stocking industry can still be seen, a stop at the impressive town hall is also worthwhile. Behind it, in the "House of Local History," you can learn about the town’s history and discover historical evidence of stocking knitting, which shaped Thalheim from the 18th to the 20th century.
Tours of Wille Gottes Stolln and the House of Local History are currently not possible; otherwise, the excursion sites can be visited on request at the Thalheim Mining Association and the Thalheim Local History Association.
Waypoints
Good to know
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 exhibition "Rentners Ruh," which lovingly depicts historic buildings of the small town and from which you hike along the Pionierweg and past the railway crossing continuing through the Hofacker settlement toward the LSG "Hammergrund."
Following the circular route and passing the Hammerteich, you reach the Tabakstanne. Enjoy the picturesque view over the Drei-Tannen-Stadt and follow the medieval traces of the iron ore along the historic iron route, where you then keep right at the forest fork.A detour takes you to Wille Gottes Stolln, where arsenic pyrite was extracted. Back on the iron route and past the "Black Cross" memorial, the circular route leads to the legendary "Forzbachl" spring. From the "Jägerhorn," you walk slightly right on the Marktsteig through the forest and over the historic "Wiesenmühle" oil mill on the Zwönitz Valley bike route back to the small town. Above the town on Gornsdorfer Street, you have a beautiful view.
In the town center, admire the romantic church with a dreamy view from the church tower and pass the ornate town hall, behind which the House of Local History is located. Through the small town with its varied culinary 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 conveniently 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 starting point with line 196 from Thum and line 190 from Stollberg. In Stollberg, this line departs directly from the station, where you can connect to the City-Bahn.
Author
Corinna Bergelt
Organization
Greifensteinregion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Near the town hall, at the house of jeweler Weißbach, a lovely carillon rings out (at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm).
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