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Natural Monuments

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Dorfhain

GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.

Natural Monuments

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Dorfhain

GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.

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GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.

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Location: Dorfhain, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Best Hikes to GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.

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1. Rock with Poem Plaque – Seer Pond loop from Obercunnersdorf

12.8km

03:30

200m

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aurora Erbstollen Silver Mine – View of Klingenberg Dam loop from Großdorfhain

11.5km

03:10

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rock with Poem Plaque – Höckendorfer Heide Animal Park loop from Höckendorf

10.5km

02:55

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V.

January 16, 2023

The GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte is a contiguous region of nine municipalities between Dresden and Freiberg, in which the geological and natural features are preserved and made tangible.
The GEOPARK offers extraordinary insights into geology, nature, culture and environmental education. The special thing about it: The activities take place together with the local people, who can contribute their skills and thus create a regional identity together.

With sufficient qualification, geoparks have been able to achieve a national seal of approval as a certified national geopark in Germany since 2002 through the GeoUnion Alfred-Wegener Foundation. In November 2021, the GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte was recognized as the 18th National Geopark in Germany.

There is a lot to experience in the GEOPARK. On guided tours with certified nature and landscape guides, the so-called GEOPARK rangers, you will learn interesting details, stories, historical features and immerse yourself in the nature of the region. Former mining facilities, fascinating geotopes, themed trails and a well-signposted network of hiking, cycling and bridle paths guarantee relaxation and recreation. With the GEOPARK mobile "Saxificus", the GEOPARK is actively on the move in the region to present itself and its offers.

If you prefer to go exploring by rail: Germany's longest-serving narrow-gauge railway, the Weisseritztalbahn, puffs in the GEOPARK area. Along the Rote Weisseritz you cross the GEOPARK from north to south and admire the change in the landscape towards the lower Ore Mountains. In summer, numerous outdoor pools and swimming pools guarantee a pleasant cool down and an eventful time.

The interplay between activity and relaxation is what makes the GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte so appealing.

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November 22, 2025

"Central Saxony Geopark" in Dorfhain.

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The supporting association "Central Saxony Geopark e.V." was founded in 2015. There is much to experience in the Geopark. On guided tours with certified nature and landscape guides (Geopark rangers), you will learn interesting details, stories, historical features, and immerse yourself in the region's natural environment.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Dorfhain, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.

1. Rock with Poem Plaque – Seer Pond loop from Obercunnersdorf

2. Aurora Erbstollen Silver Mine – View of Klingenberg Dam loop from Großdorfhain

3. Rock with Poem Plaque – Höckendorfer Heide Animal Park loop from Höckendorf

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