Ludwigschacht – St. James' Church Freiberg loop from Freiberg

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Ludwigschacht – St. James' Church Freiberg loop from Freiberg

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Ludwigschacht – St. James' Church Freiberg loop from Freiberg

01:54

6.84km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Abraham Shaft (Himmelfahrt Fundgrube)

Highlight • Historical Site

"Silver mining in Freiberg goes back to 1168. [...] The" Sanct Elisabeth "mine was one of the most profitable collieries in Freiberg in the 16th century. It produced 3.7 tons …

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3.39 km

Ludwigschacht

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Der Schacht wurde erst ab 1853 neu geteuft und erreichte 1874 nach 269 m Teufe, gerechnet ab dem „Ludwigstolln“ die 7. Gezeugstrecke. Anlass für diesen Schacht war die stetige Erschließung …

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3.91 km

Upper Ore Railway Tunnel (Daniel Shaft)

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Part of the ore transport route from Daniel Schacht to Mulde; Slope of 87m with a length of 874m

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4.25 km

Rest area at the David Shaft

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5.56 km

Alte Elisabeth Mining Museum and Viewpoint

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From here you have a very nice view of the city of Freiberg.

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5.65 km

View of Freiberg from Alte Elisabeth

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Here you have the most beautiful view of the mountain town of Freiberg, all year round! So have cameras close at hand!

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5.79 km

Kaue with hand winch at Butterschacht Freiberg

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Reconstructed Haspelkaue at the entrance to the "Alte Elisabeth" mine, a butter chute with a reconstructed Haspelkaue.

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6.38 km

St. James' Church Freiberg

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The old cemetery right behind the church is also very interesting.

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6.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.58 km

860 m

681 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

1.51 km

1.21 km

323 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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February 4, 2023,Freiberg - Auf den Spuren des Bergbaus

Mining history in Freiberg.
The weather was almost everything today. Sun, clouds and snow and hail showers.

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Ludwigschacht – St. James' Church Freiberg loop from Freiberg

Abraham Shaft (Himmelfahrt Fundgrube)

Ludwigschacht

Upper Ore Railway Tunnel (Daniel Shaft)

Rest area at the David Shaft

Alte Elisabeth Mining Museum and Viewpoint

View of Freiberg from Alte Elisabeth

Kaue with hand winch at Butterschacht Freiberg

St. James' Church Freiberg

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