Hohburg Mining Trail Georoute

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Hohburg Mining Trail Georoute

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Hohburg Mining Trail Georoute

01:55

6.85km

140m

Hiking

This georoute takes you along idyllic forest paths past the disused Löbenberg quarry and the partially active Zinkenberg quarry. The tour begins at the Steinarbeiterhaus Museum in Hohburg. A visit to the museum is the perfect introduction (or rather, the perfect conclusion) to your hike through the Porphyrland Geopark.

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by Leipzig Travel

Last updated: August 4, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Mining Path

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Signpost for the mining trail

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2.85 km

Löbenberg Quarry

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Industrial stone mining in the region of today's Geopark began with the construction of Germany's first long-distance railway line from Leipzig to Dresden (construction period 1835 to 1839). Until around …

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4.45 km

Zinkenberg Quarry

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The Zinkenberg quarry is still partially active: the eastern side of the quarry has a breaking edge of 85 meters, while mining is still going on in the western area. …

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6.78 km

Steinarbeiterhaus Hohburg Museum

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The working and living conditions of the stoneworkers in Hohburg are presented very well. There are also plenty of historic machines from the quarry to admire.

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6.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.53 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

4.92 km

1.34 km

339 m

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

7°C

0°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 8, 2021

This georoute takes you along idyllic forest paths past the disused Löbenberg quarry and the partially active Zinkenberg quarry. The tour begins at the Steinarbeiterhaus Museum in Hohburg. A visit to the museum is the perfect introduction (or rather, the perfect conclusion) to your hike through the Porphyrland

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