Theme trail with diverse insights into the extraction and use of the material kaolin
At the start of the circular route, the Geoportal Mügeln station invites you to the "Kaolin Adventure World" with many multimedia perspectives to explore the geological formation of the raw material kaolin, the deposits in the "Land of the White Earth" around Mügeln, and kaolin mining in the region. Starting from the Geoportal, the path follows the tracks of the "white gold" through the town of Mügeln to the active kaolin open-cast mine "Schleben/Crellenhain." Since 1883, Kemmlitzer kaolin has been mined on the site. The change in the mining area has enabled a path guidance around the kaolin open-cast mine since June 2025. Two viewing platforms offer wide views of the mining area.
The circular route leads diversely through the town of Mügeln, passing its sights: the St. Johannis town church, the marketplace with the town hall, Ruhetal castle, and the Altmügeln St. Mary’s church. With a bit of luck, the "Wilder Robert," the narrow-gauge railway running between Mügeln and Oschatz, also rushes by. Many sections run through the "green side" of the town of Mügeln – along the Döllnitz and the Kreuzgrund nature reserve.
Back at the Mügeln narrow-gauge station, a journey with the "Wilder Robert" to Kemmlitz or Oschatz is almost a must...
