Bozi Dar: Highest town in Central Europe

Bergwiesen in Bozi Dar. Foto: Chris Bergau

(CB). The highest town in Central Europe is not in the Alps or in other high mountains, as many believe. No, the highest town in Central Europe lies in the Ore Mountains in Bohemia in the Czech Republic and is called Bozi Dar (Gottesgab)(1028 meters high). The mining began in this area around the year 1517. Silver and tin was found. By order of the … [Read more...]

Horní Blatná – Blatenský vrch – Horní Blatná

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Description Welcome to the Bohemian Ore Mountains. On this tour we guide you through the history of mining. Horní Blatná is one of the best-preserved mining town of the 16 century. Many buildings in the town are listed buildings since 1992. Horni Blatna is an as an schedule established mining city in the ore mountains. The tour begins at the marked … [Read more...]

Annaberger Landring (North/Nord)

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Description The “Annaberger Landring” is a cycling and walking trail with a total length of about 55 km. Through a cross-connection, there is a North Ring (30 km) and a South-Ring (30 km). Starting point of the tour is the trail-parking-lot in Geyersdorf. From there it goes directly on a beautiful forest path along the Pöhla to Königswalde. In … [Read more...]