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...]

From Geyer to Tannenberg and back to Geyer

Binge Geyer

Description This tour is very easy to drive. At first you will pass the Lotterhof. It is the former home of Hieronymus Lotter, who built the old city hall in Leipzig. We continue to the binge of Geyer. It is a collapsed tin mine from the day of mining in the Erzgebirge. Then you drive towards Tannenberg. There you can enjoy a wonderful view. Arrived … [Read more...]

Geyer to the ‘Wilder Mann’ and back to Geyer

Heideteich

Description The tour begins at the market in Geyer, where you also can park your car. First you will see the "Schützenhofturm". It is one of the oldest buildings in town. The it goes through the small town Geyer in the nature. After a short climb, you reach the forest. From this point, the route leads you through the forest. After some time in … [Read more...]

Through the ‘Greifenbachtal’

Greifenbachtal

Description First you see the Lotterhof. Hieronymus Lotter was very famous in former times. He is the builder of the old town hall in Leipzig. After the Lotterhof, you see the "Binge". It is the landmark of the city. It is a collapsed mine. From there a Natureway leads you to Tannenberg. In Tannenberg you use the street along the river "Zschopau". The way … [Read more...]

To the Schatzenstein

Schatzenstein

Description The tour begins at the market in Geyer. After a short while, you reach the forest. On well-paved paths, the way leads you to the "television tower". After the "TV-tower" you cross the street. The path leads you back to the forest. After a short time, you reach a beautiful picnic area with a small pond. From there the way leads you to the … [Read more...]

From Gelenau to Auerbach and back to Gelenau

Weg Gelenau

Description The tour begins at the business park, where you can also park your car. After a few meters, you reach the forest. There you walk always in the direction to Auerbach. You need your GPS or your map, because there are no way signs. After a short time, you come to the "White Stone". This is a survey point from the year 1878. Then you … [Read more...]

Path around Annaberg

Wasserfall

Description The foot of the Pöhlberg is the beginning for the rout around Annaberg. It runs a little through the city and leads you later on a dirt road to Königswalde. On this hill you can enjoy a unique perspective to Bärenstein From Königswalde the route runs on a romantic forest and meadow way to Geyersdorf. On the way, you can learn a lot … [Read more...]