Oelsnitz / Erzgeb has been located since July 12, 2007. officially back at the equator. Don't you think so? But that's how it is. Well, at least it was like that 310 million years ago. The equator line ran through our part of Europe. How do you know? There is evidence that coal deposits only formed at the equator. This is how the Lugau-Oelsnitzer coal field came into being in the area of an equatorial mountain range.

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Benno

May 11, 2025

Mountain biking

Since you don't get to stand at the center of the Earth every day, it's worth stopping there... Overall, a very beautiful area, with a coffee bar at the State Garden Show Park. A view of the Ore Mountains is also included...

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Buddel

May 22, 2018

Cycling

Millions of years ago, the territory of today's Oelsnitz was on the equator.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Equator Monument in Oelsnitz/Erzgebirge

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1. Glückauf Brewery Gersdorf – Rödlitztal Mill Remains loop from Rödlitz-Hohndorf

27.1km

01:40

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Röhrensteg Covered Bridge – Mulden Bridge Wernsdorf loop from Mitteloelsnitz

72.6km

04:29

600m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rümpfwald Trail – Observation tower on Bezelberg loop from Glauchau (Sachs)

63.9km

04:38

850m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: Oelsnitz/Erzgebirge, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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Equator Monument in Oelsnitz/Erzgebirge

1. Glückauf Brewery Gersdorf – Rödlitztal Mill Remains loop from Rödlitz-Hohndorf

2. Röhrensteg Covered Bridge – Mulden Bridge Wernsdorf loop from Mitteloelsnitz

3. Rümpfwald Trail – Observation tower on Bezelberg loop from Glauchau (Sachs)

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