Caves
GermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaFranconian SwitzerlandLandkreis BayreuthGoldkronachSchmutzlerzeche Visitor Mine
Caves
GermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaFranconian SwitzerlandLandkreis BayreuthGoldkronachSchmutzlerzeche Visitor Mine
Highlight • Historical Site
Schmutzlerzeche Visitor Mine
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by 53 explorers out of 56
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
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Location: Goldkronach, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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May 15, 2023
Hiking
The mine was first mentioned by name around 1400. It is assumed that over 500 miners worked here at that time. The heyday of local gold mining was between 1430 and 1470. The outbreak of the Thirty Years' War brought gold mining to a complete standstill.
Mining resumed in 1662 after a long hiatus. This is also thanks to Alexander von Humboldt, who revived mining in 1792.
•September 16, 2024
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Free parking is available at the information center.
•October 25, 2025
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 600 m
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Location: Goldkronach, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany