GeoRoute 7 - "Friedrichroda Mining Trail" - UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselsberg - Drei Gleichen

The Friedrichroda Mining Trail leads you over the local mountain of the town Friedrichroda, the 572 m high “Gottlob”. From there, but also from the Klinkenstein, hikers enjoy a wonderful view over the town and the western Thuringian Forest. The GeoRoute passes the Dodels and Kaempf promenades and goes through the valley of the “Schilfwasser”. Along the way, you will also pass several springs and curative drinking fountains.

The main focus of this GeoRoute is Friedrichroda as a mining town. The at least 400-year-old mining tradition of this place is still clearly visible. Along the route you will find former mine entrances, abandoned quarries, and mining pits almost everywhere. Iron ore, manganese ore, rhyolite gravel, platy sandstones, and gypsum were mined here. The former gypsum mine at Abtsberg is now nationally famous for its wonderful crystal cave. The Marienglashöhle Friedrichroda show mine is open daily to visitors:

Attractions: Gottlob viewpoint, stone quarry at Gottlob, Glückstern mine, Marienglashöhle Friedrichroda

Also use the audio guide along the route for more information