Circular route - Asbacher Old Mining Path - Schmalkalden - Thuringian Forest
Mining, smelting works, iron hammers and grinding huts shaped the history of the Schmalkalden district Asbach. Numerous historical traces are well preserved and embedded in this varied circular route.
...Mining, smelting works, iron hammers and grinding huts shaped the history of the Schmalkalden district Asbach. Numerous historical traces are well preserved and embedded in this varied circular route.
Over the first elevation, the Tiergarten, the path leads to the former spar mine „Andreas“. The shady seating area and the spar fountain invite you to rest. Not far is the „Bommende Eller“, an open pit where limestone was mined for iron smelting. You continue to Rechtalswiese with a rebuilt hoist.
We recommend a detour to Hachelstein – a rock in an exposed location with a shelter and great view. Past the Kothengraben tunnel and an original stamping mill follows the show mine „Finstertal“, the largest attraction of the route (April–Oct.). A red iron ore and brown ore mine operated until 1934. A detour to the historic hammer smithy in the town with exhibition and demonstration of the old craft is also worthwhile.
Asbach Lindenplatz - Tiergarten (0.5 km) - Schwer spar mine „Andreas“ (1.5 km) – Open pit mine „Bommende Eller“ (2 km) - Hoist (2.5 km) - Hachelstein (4.1 km) - Kothengraben tunnel (5.5 km) - Show mine „Finstertal“ (6.2 km) - Lindenplatz (8 km)
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- sturdy footwear
- rainwear
- first aid kit
- GPS navigation device or smartphone
The route mostly leads over well walkable, mostly shady paths and trails.
Keep direction Schmalkalden towards Steinbach-Hallenberg/Oberhof
At the traffic light crossroads Mc Donalds turn towards Asbach
In Asbach, oriented by the church, drive to a parking lot
Take the South Thuringia Railway to the Hochschule Schmalkalden stop, then walk along Näherstiller Straße towards the university to the junction with Asbacher Straße and follow this to the center of Asbach, near the church.
By bus line 452 from Schmalkalden bus station to the stop Asbach, church.
Center of Asbach, near church and Lindenplatz
Refreshments:
Cafe Endter Asbach, Talstraße 113
Tue – Fri 7:30 am – 6 pm; Sat 6:30 am – 1 pm; Sun 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Auer Gasse 6-8
98574 Schmalkalden
Phone: +49 (0)3683 6676500
Well suited for families with children, keep in mind the altitude meters
This walk is particularly educational and exciting for hiking friends interested in geology.
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