Pöhla: Mining, Ski Jumping and Forested Nature

Pöhla lies in the Pöhlwasser valley, surrounded by forested nature. Mining history, ski jumping and hiking trails come together in the village: underground, visitors can explore the tin chambers, while tunnels and educational trails cover various mining topics. The ski jumps add a sporting touch, while religious and historic buildings complete the village’s character. This gives you several specific points of interest to consider when planning your trip, including when choosing accommodation.

Mining Underground and Along the Hiking Trails

At the Zinnkammern visitor mine in Pöhla, a 3,000 m journey by mine railway leads to the “Hämmerlein” deposit. After entering the mine, visitors can explore Europe’s largest tin chambers. The large chambers are about 45 m long, 12 m high and 10 m wide; these measurements give a concrete idea of their dimensions. Numerous concerts are also held underground.

The mine train departs daily at 2 p.m.; advance booking is requested. Please check this information before your visit.

In the Luchsbachtal valley, the Pöhla–Rittersgrün mining educational trail covers 13 sites associated with historic and Wismut-era mining. The Eisenhüttensteig offers a different perspective on the subject: it leads hikers from Erla over the Hohes Rad ridge to the Pöhla district. Information boards along the trail explain iron ore mining. The two routes therefore have different focuses: the educational trail highlights numerous mining sites, while the Eisenhüttensteig combines its route with information about iron ore mining.

The Pöhla and Grünstädtel – Easy Hiking route lists the Pöhla/Vogelbeerschänk bus stop on route 330. Check current bus services before travelling.

Ski Jumps and Competitions

The K 60 ski jump in Pöhla is used as a training hill for junior and senior athletes. It also hosts national and international ski jumping competitions. The K 38 has a different focus: it is used primarily for training youth and junior jumpers, as well as for junior competitions in the children’s and youth categories. The sporting programme thus ranges from youth training to competitions at national and international level.

The Ladies Cup has been held at the ski jump in Pöhla since 2001. If you are planning to attend a future edition or a specific competition, please check the events calendar.

Local History and Buildings

The Evangelical Luther Church in Pöhla was built in 1933 as a hall church with an attached rectory. Together with the adjoining green spaces and two war memorials, it is one of the buildings that shape Pöhla’s character. The village’s first school is also part of its history: it was built in 1764 in the form of a Huthaus.

The Pfeilhammer Pöhla site is home to a single-storey hammer mill building dating from 1525, which is listed in the city of Schwarzenberg’s register of historic monuments. The site is being redeveloped. Another way to explore mining history is the “Fundgrube und Erbstollen Morgenstern” visitor tunnel, which dates from the 15th century. It is part of an ore field with four tunnels.

The tin chambers and tunnels offer underground discoveries, the ski jumps are dedicated to ski jumping, and the trails combine nature with mining topics outdoors. Pöhla thus offers several different points of interest to help plan your trip.

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