Alexander-von-Humboldt-Weg (Arzberg)

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Alexander-von-Humboldt-Weg (Arzberg)

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Alexander-von-Humboldt-Weg (Arzberg)

01:26

5.35km

60m

Hiking

The Alexander-von-Humboldt-Weg is the perfect circular hike for those interested in history and nature lovers. Spread over a good five kilometers and one and a half hours, it leads you through the beautiful surroundings and old town of Arzberg and tells you interesting facts about the mining history of the…

by Fichtelgebirge in Bayern

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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698 m

Nail machine from Germany's oldest nail factory in Arzberg

Highlight • Monument

One of the many crafts associated with iron processing in Arzberg was that of the nail smith. On March 19, 1847, master nailsmith Konrad Michael Künzel received the concession to …

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1.20 km

In the G'steinigt nature reserve

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Between Elisenfels and Arzberg you will find this narrow, wild and romantic gorge that the Röslau has created into the rocks. Hence the name "Gsteinigt". A unique biotope and also …

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1.43 km

St. Georg Adit and Silver Spring

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On the hiking trail through the G'steinigt nature reserve is the silver spring, which was found in 1919. It is reminiscent of mining in the Arzberg iron ore district. At …

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4.21 km

Kleiner Johannes Show Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

After the "Kleiner Johannes" colliery was shut down on April 30, 1941, the Marienschacht was filled in. The mine site and associated facilities are initially used for small business and …

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4.86 km

The old town of Arzberg

Highlight • Historical Site

In addition to an inviting brewery, the beautiful center of Arzberg has several sights for its visitors. Above all, the house of the famous researcher and discoverer Alexander von Humboldt, …

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5.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

1.26 km

639 m

434 m

119 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.02 km

855 m

375 m

282 m

201 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

7°C

-3°C

49 %

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Comments

June 4, 2021

The Alexander-von-Humboldt-Weg is the perfect circular hike for those interested in history and nature lovers. Spread over a good five kilometers and one and a half hours, it leads you through the beautiful surroundings and old town of Arzberg and tells you interesting facts about the mining history

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