Geising between Geisingberg and Mining History

Geising is a destination for travellers who want to combine nature, visible mining history and a variety of activities. Around Geisingberg, you can experience exceptional biological diversity, historic traces, a varied circular hiking trail and activities by the water. There is also a church with remarkable works of art, a wildlife park and winter activities. When looking for a holiday apartment in Geising, it is therefore worth first deciding on your preferred travel rhythm: an extended hike, cultural discoveries, a day of swimming or a varied programme for different interests.

Geisingberg, Nature and a Long Circular Trail

The Geisingberg nature reserve is characterised by exceptional biological diversity within a confined area. The circular hiking trail around Geising offers a particularly tangible way to experience the landscape. The route is 10.53 km long, starts and ends at the Geising railway bridge and follows a historic educational trail. Along the way, it leads over the Löwenhainer Höhe, to the Anton Günther monument, up to the Kohlhaukuppe, along the Aschergraben and to the historic Geising bobsleigh track. Panoramic views are also part of this route.

Geising railway station and Hartmannmühle are named as starting points for the Geisingberg area. A steep ascent leads up from the valley. Anyone planning to include the circular route or individual landscape experiences in their holiday should therefore take the route length and ascent into account when planning the day. Geising railway station and Geisingberg are also important stages of the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Ridgeway.

The geological and mining past is also visible in the landscape. The massive basalt columns of the former quarry on Geisingberg clearly reveal its volcanic origin. In the Erdbach valley, the entrance to the Silber-Stollen adit has been preserved as evidence of former mining.

Water, Wildlife Park and Winter Activities

Hüttenteich Natural Pool in Geising offers a swimming and a non-swimming area, a wave water slide, sunbathing lawns, sports facilities and a children's playground. The facilities are complemented by an 18-hole miniature golf course as well as electric mini-boats and rowing boats. This allows you to plan different kinds of days during your holiday: time in the water, exercise on land or a leisurely afternoon on the sunbathing lawn.

The Osterzgebirge Wildlife Park is located on the grounds of Hartmannmühle between Lauenstein and Geising. During a walk, visitors can see fallow deer, red deer and mouflon, lynxes and wildcats in a near-natural setting. A large playground with a climbing castle provides an additional attraction. At Gründelstadion, ice skating and ice hockey are available for winter activities.

Church, Art and Historic Signs

A Baroque post mile column stands at the entrance to Geising. The present column is a copy made in 1987 of the original erected in 1734. Geising Church was rebuilt in 1689 as a simple Baroque hall church with three-storey galleries. Inside, it contains a Gothic winged altar from the predecessor church, dated to around 1530. During the summer half of the year, the church is listed as being open during the day.

Another historic sign is located next to the house at Altenberger Straße 4. There stands a stone cross recovered from a stream. An engraved knife or broad sword suggests that it was erected as penance for an act of violence. Such individual details give the townscape additional historical depth without requiring you to visit a large collection.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Your Travel Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment in Geising, you can base your decision on the experiences you have planned. Anyone focusing on the circular hiking trail, Geisingberg or the ridgeway should take the length of the hike and the steep ascent from the valley into account. For travellers interested in culture, the church, winged altar, post mile column and traces of mining are the main attractions. Those looking for variety in changeable weather can include the natural pool, wildlife park, Gründelstadion and historic destinations in their personal holiday planning. This allows Geising to remain a versatile travel destination without every day of the holiday having to follow the same pattern.

Other Destinations for Orientation

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Geising, you can also visit Fürstenwalde, as well as Stolpen, Dohna, Stadt Wehlen, Porschdorf, Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach, Königstein and Bannewitz.

To the higher-level travel overview: Saxon Switzerland.