On the tracks of kaolin and clay mining
Explore the show mine on the 200-year history of kaolin and clay mining in Mehren. In addition, the former train station in Löthain is worth seeing.
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On the tracks of kaolin and clay mining
Explore the show mine on the 200-year history of kaolin and clay mining in Mehren. In addition, the former train station in Löthain is worth seeing.
Zehren
Löthain
The Bergwerksweg starts in Zehren on the Elbe cycle path. From there, turn left onto Meißner Straße, then immediately right and then left again onto Seebschützer Weg. At the next junction, continue straight on towards Seilitz, past the kaolin and clay works. In the village of Pröda, take the second left and follow the K8070 to Mohlis, turn left into Königsheimplatz and then continue along Koloniestraße/K8073 to Mehren.
Cycle through Mehren and turn right at the next junction towards Löthain. Follow the cycle path on the right across Mehrener Straße and turn left onto Steigerstraße. After approx. 150 m, turn right onto Bahnhofstraße. You have reached your destination at the narrow-gauge railway museum.
Weatherproof clothing recommended
Please register in advance for a guided tour of the mining museum or the narrow-gauge railway museum.
Anfahrt über A4 in Dresden nutzen oder auf A13 aus Richtung Berlin abfahren. Folgen Sie der S88 aus Richtung Riesa oder Meißen um an den Startpunkt zu gelangen. Sie können auch mit dem Bus (Linie +416,445,446) bis zur Haltestelle Zehren, Bürgerhaus. Mit dem Bus (Linie 422) Haltestelle Löthain,Dorfplatz können Sie das Ziel ganz unkompliziert verlassen.
There are enough parking facilities around the starting point.
You can reach Zehren with bus line 416 from Meißen, 445 from Riesa and 446 from Meißen and Riesa.
From the end point of the tour in Löthain you have the possibility to take bus line 422 in the direction of Meißen.
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