MTSZ
MTSZ térképportál
Turista Magazin
TuristaShop
Kéktúra
Gerecse50
A kéktúrázás napja
An entertaining route through the historic mining region following the traces of kaolin and clay mining.
The mining trail starts in Zehren, directly on the Elbe cycle path, and leads over about 10 kilometers through the historic landscape of the Lommatzscher Pflege to Löthain. The route connects the historic sites of clay and kaolin mining, which were important for the production of the world-famous Meissen porcelain. Kaolin is still mined today in the small village of Seilitz. Along the route, scenic views over the region repeatedly present themselves.
Right at the start of the route, a steep climb leads from Zehren up to Seilitz in the Meissen highlands. This section demands some fitness but rewards with wide views over the surrounding fields and hills. In Seilitz is the smallest mine in Germany and the oldest kaolin pit still in operation in Europe.
The path continues through Neumohlis and Mehren, where the mining museum offers exciting insights into regional mining history by prior arrangement. Exhibits include mine rescue equipment, work tools, mine lamps, or festive clothing of miners. The outdoor area shows an above-ground shaft system with cable car loading station and a 50-meter-long exhibition tunnel as a copy of the Seilitz kaolin tunnel.
The route passes through small villages and finally reaches Löthain, where a visit to the narrow-gauge railway museum rounds off the historical experience. Here there is also a connection to the Käbschütztal path, so that further bike rides can be continued directly.
Author’s recommendation
Please register in advance for a guided tour of the mining or narrow-gauge railway museum.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileTips and suggestions
Tourism Association Elbland Dresden e.V.T.: 03521/76350
Roadbook
The mining trail starts in Zehren on the Elbe cycle path. From there, turn left onto Meissner Street, then immediately right and then left again onto Seebschützer Way. At the next intersection, continue straight towards Seilitz, passing the kaolin and clay works. In the village of Pröda, take the second street on the left and follow K8070 to Mohlis, there turn left into Königsheim Square and then continue on Koloniestraße/K8073 to Mehren.
Pass through Mehren and at the next intersection turn right towards Löthain. There, turn right following the cycle path over Mehrener Street and turn left onto Steiger Street. After about 150 m, turn right onto Bahnhof Street. The destination is reached at the narrow-gauge railway museum.
Schmalspurbahnmuseum Löthain
Public transport
Arrival by bus
Lines 416, 445, 446 to Zehren, Bürgerhaus
Departure by bus
422 from Löthain, Dorfplatz
Schedule information Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Access via A4 in Dresden or exit A13 from the direction of Berlin. Follow S88 from the direction of Riesa or Meissen to reach the starting point.
Parking
There are enough parking options around the starting point.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
The route is passable by touring bike, e-bike, and racing bike.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions