Johanneszeche Alum Mine
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 38 out of 48 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale
Location: Pottiga, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany
Best Hikes to Johanneszeche Alum Mine
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Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga – Saalbach Bridge loop from Pottiga01:08
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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)03:19
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Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Hirschberg07:26
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Tips
before the Thirty Years War and in the 19th century was below im
Alum tunnels "Johanneszeche" were mined
Source and further information
pottiga.de/data/pagefile/82/002.pdftranslated by
•January 21, 2020
An information board explains the historical background. Interestingly, the Saale rises in the Fichtelgebirge from a former mine tunnel in which yellow chalk was mined. Humboldt was there too.
translated by•June 7, 2023
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Location: Pottiga, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany
Best Hikes to Johanneszeche Alum Mine
- Easy
4.7
(36)
158
Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga – Saalbach Bridge loop from Pottiga01:08
4.17km
60m
Intermediate4.8
(39)
137
Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)03:19
11.8km
220m
Expert4.8
(48)
168
Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Hirschberg07:26
27.1km
430m
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