Even today, the Schwarza is considered the most gold-rich river in Germany, from which, according to tradition, up to four tons of pure gold were mined in the 16th century.

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FOTOTOUR THÜRINGEN I Melanie Kahl

August 23, 2020

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A wonderful to look at (almost) wild river that meanders through the Schwarzatal.

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February 28, 2022

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Very clean and natural river, with many faces and great play of colors. It rises near Scheibe-Alsbach and flows into the Saale near Rudolstadt. At Schwarzburg it forms a great loop through the landscape. It is a trout water and until 1800 gold was panned in it.

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1. Eberstein Hunting Lodge – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

22.4km

06:24

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Kaisersaal building – Schwarzburg Armory loop from Schwarzburg

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470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Eberstein Hunting Lodge – Schwarza River loop from Bad Blankenburg (Thüringerw)

20.5km

05:47

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Schwarzburg, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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Schwarza River

1. Eberstein Hunting Lodge – Schwarza River loop from Schwarzburg

2. Kaisersaal building – Schwarzburg Armory loop from Schwarzburg

3. Eberstein Hunting Lodge – Schwarza River loop from Bad Blankenburg (Thüringerw)

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