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Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Weißenstadt

Zinnweg (Weißenstadt)

Moderate

4.7

(20)

80

hikers

Zinnweg (Weißenstadt)

01:56

7.18km

100m

Hiking

From the charming center of Weißenstadt, the Zinnweg takes you through the cultural history of tin and back. The nearly seven and a half kilometer long circular route is a mining history themed route of the GEOPARK Bavaria-Böhmen. Why? You will find out more about this on the two-hour hike.

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Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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992 m

"Schulwäldchen" with a bench and a beautiful view

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This is a great place to take a break and enjoy the peace and quiet. The view of Weißenstadt is great.

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3.00 km

Rest Area at Schwarzweiher

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Dragonflies play in the sun, pure forest tranquility. And then the practical bench.

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3.73 km

Werra Tin and Uranium Mine

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Tin and tungsten were mined here in the 18th century, and from 1950 - against a ban on the Allies - the mining of uranium began under the code name …

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6.72 km

The spa park was built on the old factory site of the granite grinding shop. Historically very interesting. Something completely different. Definitely worth a detour! You don't see it every day.

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6.92 km

Weißenstadt Lake

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The Weißenstädter See is an artificially dammed lake. It was created by the city in the 1970s and serves exclusively as a leisure and recreation area. At the lake many …

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7.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

823 m

592 m

507 m

135 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.36 km

1.35 km

1.32 km

1.14 km

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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June 4, 2021

From the charming center of Weißenstadt, the Zinnweg takes you through the cultural history of tin and back. The nearly seven and a half kilometer long circular route is a mining history themed route of the GEOPARK Bavaria-Böhmen. Why? You will find out more about this on the two-hour hike.



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